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theobromine and Candida Infection

theobromine has been researched along with Candida Infection in 1 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
" The toxic and antifungal effects of AmB with and without the vascular decongestants pentoxifylline (PTX) and a methylxanthine analog, HWA-138, were compared in the murine model of candidiasis."3.68Enhancement of the treatment of experimental candidiasis with vascular decongestants. ( Lopez-Berestein, G; Luke, DR; McQueen, TJ; Wasan, KM, 1990)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Luke, DR1
Wasan, KM1
McQueen, TJ1
Lopez-Berestein, G1

Other Studies

1 other study available for theobromine and Candida Infection

ArticleYear
Enhancement of the treatment of experimental candidiasis with vascular decongestants.
    The Journal of infectious diseases, 1990, Volume: 162, Issue:1

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Animals; Candidiasis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Glomerular Filtration Rate; Kidney;

1990