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theobromine and Central Nervous System Disease

theobromine has been researched along with Central Nervous System Disease 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

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (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
Simpson, ST1
Kellner, H1

Reviews

1 review available for theobromine and Central Nervous System Disease

ArticleYear
Neurotoxicoses of small animals.
    Veterinary medicine, small animal clinician : VM, SAC, 1976, Volume: 71, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Anura; Arsenic Poisoning; Botulism; Cat Diseases; Cats; Central Nervous System Diseases; Do

1976

Trials

1 trial available for theobromine and Central Nervous System Disease

ArticleYear
[Treatment of cerebral degenerative symptoms due to age. Double blind trial on the effect of Juston (author's transl)].
    MMW, Munchener medizinische Wochenschrift, 1975, Jan-24, Volume: 117, Issue:4

    Topics: Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Aging; Ascorbic Acid; Cachexia; Central Nervous System Diseases; D

1975