1. A medication that is a combination of theophylline and ethylenediamine, used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by relaxing airway muscles and improving breathing.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; typically administered orally or intravenously

Examples

• The doctor prescribed aminophylline to help manage the patient's asthma symptoms.
• Aminophylline works by dilating the airways and reducing inflammation in the lungs.
• The patient received an intravenous dose of aminophylline in the emergency room.
• Aminophylline has been used for decades as a bronchodilator medication.
• The pharmacist warned about potential side effects when taking aminophylline with certain other drugs.