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theobromine and Gastric Diseases

theobromine has been researched along with Gastric Diseases 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
"Pentoxifylline (PF) has been shown to increase tissue oxygen tension."1.27Protective effect of pentoxifylline on gastric mucosa. ( Bui, HX; Sarfeh, IJ; Soliman, MH; Tarnawski, A; Tominaga, G; Waxman, K, 1988)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (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
Tominaga, G1
Waxman, K1
Soliman, MH1
Sarfeh, IJ1
Bui, HX1
Tarnawski, A1

Other Studies

1 other study available for theobromine and Gastric Diseases

ArticleYear
Protective effect of pentoxifylline on gastric mucosa.
    The Journal of surgical research, 1988, Volume: 44, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Edema; Ethanol; Gastric Mucosa; Gastrointestinal Contents; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Oxyg

1988