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theobromine and Apoplexy

theobromine has been researched along with Apoplexy in 2 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
"To assess the effect of intravenous or oral methylxanthines (pentoxifylline, propentofylline, or pentifylline) in patients with acute ischaemic stroke."8.82Pentoxifylline, propentofylline and pentifylline for acute ischaemic stroke. ( Bath, PM; Bath-Hextall, FJ, 2004)
"The objective of this review was to assess the effect of intravenous or oral methylxanthines (pentoxifylline, propentofylline, or pentifylline) in patients with acute ischaemic stroke."8.80Pentoxifylline, propentofylline and pentifylline for acute ischaemic stroke. ( Asplund, K; Bath, FJ; Bath, PM, 2000)
"To assess the effect of intravenous or oral methylxanthines (pentoxifylline, propentofylline, or pentifylline) in patients with acute ischaemic stroke."4.82Pentoxifylline, propentofylline and pentifylline for acute ischaemic stroke. ( Bath, PM; Bath-Hextall, FJ, 2004)
"The objective of this review was to assess the effect of intravenous or oral methylxanthines (pentoxifylline, propentofylline, or pentifylline) in patients with acute ischaemic stroke."4.80Pentoxifylline, propentofylline and pentifylline for acute ischaemic stroke. ( Asplund, K; Bath, FJ; Bath, PM, 2000)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bath, PM2
Bath-Hextall, FJ1
Bath, FJ1
Asplund, K1

Reviews

2 reviews available for theobromine and Apoplexy

ArticleYear
Pentoxifylline, propentofylline and pentifylline for acute ischaemic stroke.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2004, Issue:3

    Topics: Brain Ischemia; Humans; Neuroprotective Agents; Pentoxifylline; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; Str

2004
Pentoxifylline, propentofylline and pentifylline for acute ischaemic stroke.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000, Issue:2

    Topics: Brain Ischemia; Humans; Neuroprotective Agents; Pentoxifylline; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; Str

2000