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theobromine and Chronic Hepatitis

theobromine has been researched along with Chronic Hepatitis 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
"Subjects with liver cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis, as well as healthy volunteers, were given the oral dose of 300 mg caffeine."2.71Serum metabolite/caffeine ratios as a test for liver function. ( Flieger, J; Jodynis-Liebert, J; Juszczyk, J; Matuszewska, A, 2004)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Jodynis-Liebert, J1
Flieger, J1
Matuszewska, A1
Juszczyk, J1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Development of a Breath Test for Monitoring Liver Metabolic Function in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis[NCT00244569]Phase 3120 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2005-09-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

1 trial available for theobromine and Chronic Hepatitis

ArticleYear
Serum metabolite/caffeine ratios as a test for liver function.
    Journal of clinical pharmacology, 2004, Volume: 44, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Caffeine; Female; Hepatitis, Chronic; Humans; Liver; Liver Cirrhosis; Liver Function Tests; M

2004