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theobromine and Age-Related Macular Degeneration

theobromine has been researched along with Age-Related Macular Degeneration in 5 studies

Theobromine: 3,7-Dimethylxanthine. The principle alkaloid in Theobroma cacao (the cacao bean) and other plants. A xanthine alkaloid that is used as a bronchodilator and as a vasodilator. It has a weaker diuretic activity than THEOPHYLLINE and is also a less powerful stimulant of smooth muscle. It has practically no stimulant effect on the central nervous system. It was formerly used as a diuretic and in the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, pp1318-9)
theobromine : A dimethylxanthine having the two methyl groups located at positions 3 and 7. A purine alkaloid derived from the cacao plant, it is found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, and is a vasodilator, diuretic and heart stimulator.

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sartori, C1
Marx-Heep, I1
Starzycka, M1
Krukar-Bastrowa, K1
Myszka, A1
Flamm, P1
Stark, H1

Trials

1 trial available for theobromine and Age-Related Macular Degeneration

ArticleYear
[Therapy of senile macular degeneration. Results of a multicenter study].
    ZFA. Zeitschrift fur Allgemeinmedizin, 1982, Aug-10, Volume: 58, Issue:22

    Topics: Aged; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Combinations; Female; Fundus Oculi; Humans; Macular Degeneratio

1982

Other Studies

4 other studies available for theobromine and Age-Related Macular Degeneration

ArticleYear
[Cosaldon retard in the treatment of certain maculopathies (author's transl)].
    Klinika oczna, 1980, Volume: 82, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Arteriosclerosis; Drug Combinations; Female; Humans; Macular Degeneration; Male; Middle

1980
[Cosaldon retard in the treatment of optic neuritis and macular degeneration].
    Klinika oczna, 1979, Volume: 81, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Delayed-Action Preparations; Drug Combinations; Drug Evaluation; Female; Humans; Macular Degen

1979
[Therapy of degenerative maculopathy with Cosaldon A + E].
    Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde, 1987, Volume: 190, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Drug Combinations; Female; Fluorescein Angiography; Humans; Long-Term Care; Macular Degenerati

1987
[Long-term treatment of senile macular degeneration with Cosaldon A+E].
    Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde, 1985, Volume: 187, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Drug Combinations; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Long-Term Care; Macular D

1985