Etamiphylline or etamiphyllin (

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) is a

xanthine Xanthine ( or ; archaically xanthic acid; systematic name 3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione) is a purine base (genetics), base found in most human body tissues and fluids, as well as in other organisms. Several stimulants are derived from xanthine, incl ...

intended for use as an anti-

asthma Asthma is a long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. It is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and easily triggered bronchospasms. Symptoms include episodes of wheezing, cou ...

agent. It has shown poor to absent effects in human clinical trials.

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Xanthines Diethylamino compounds {{alkaloid-stub