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theobromine and Angiitis

theobromine has been researched along with Angiitis in 4 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 Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Eight patients with livedo vasculitis of four to 30 years' duration that was unresponsive to a variety of medications were treated with pentoxifylline."7.67Livedo vasculitis. Therapy with pentoxifylline. ( Sams, WM, 1988)
"Eight patients with livedo vasculitis of four to 30 years' duration that was unresponsive to a variety of medications were treated with pentoxifylline."3.67Livedo vasculitis. Therapy with pentoxifylline. ( Sams, WM, 1988)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (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
Shibata, S1
Yamada, A1
Miyagawa, Y1
Sams, WM1
Sauer, GC2

Other Studies

4 other studies available for theobromine and Angiitis

ArticleYear
[Effects of pentoxifylline (Trental) on peripheral circulatory disorders in collagen and related diseases].
    Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine, 1980, Volume: 38, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Collagen Diseases; Female; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic; Male; Pentoxifylline; Theob

1980
Livedo vasculitis. Therapy with pentoxifylline.
    Archives of dermatology, 1988, Volume: 124, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aspirin; Dipyridamole; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Ma

1988
Pentoxifylline (Trental) therapy for the vasculitis of atrophie blanche.
    Archives of dermatology, 1986, Volume: 122, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Atrophy; Female; Humans; Leg; Male; Middle Aged; Pentoxifylline; Skin; Skin Diseases; T

1986
Pentoxifylline (Trental) therapy for vasculitis of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis.
    Archives of dermatology, 1985, Volume: 121, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Aged; Female; Humans; Pentoxifylline; Pityriasis; Theobromine; Vasculit

1985