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Medicines aminophyllineQuestion & answer

aminophylline · Medicine question

How does aminophylline relieve bronchial spasm?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Aminophylline relieves bronchial spasm by relaxing smooth muscle through its theophylline activity.

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Aminophylline 25 mg/ml solution for injection/infusionhameln pharma ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 8Document updated 13 February 2026

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