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theobromine and Idiopathic Parkinson Disease

theobromine has been researched along with Idiopathic Parkinson Disease in 4 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 (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (75.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (25.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Janitschke, D1
Lauer, AA1
Bachmann, CM1
Grimm, HS1
Hartmann, T1
Grimm, MOW1
EHLERS, G1
Godwin-Austen, RB1
Twomey, JA1
Hanks, G1
Higgins, J1

Reviews

1 review available for theobromine and Idiopathic Parkinson Disease

ArticleYear
Methylxanthines and Neurodegenerative Diseases: An Update.
    Nutrients, 2021, Feb-28, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: Alzheimer Disease; Animals; Caffeine; Coffee; Humans; Multiple Sclerosis; Neurodegenerative Diseases

2021

Other Studies

3 other studies available for theobromine and Idiopathic Parkinson Disease

ArticleYear
[On the applicability of cosaldon in the treatment of cerebral sclerotic parkinsonism].
    Munchener medizinische Wochenschrift (1950), 1959, Aug-07, Volume: 101

    Topics: Drug Combinations; Niacin; Nicotinic Acids; Parkinson Disease; Parkinsonian Disorders; Theobromine;

1959
Oxpentifylline in Parkinson's disease.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 1980, Volume: 43, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Double-Blind Method; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Levodopa; Male; Middle

1980
[Cosaldon opens blood-brain barrier].
    Zeitschrift fur Allgemeinmedizin, 1971, Sep-10, Volume: 47, Issue:25

    Topics: Blood-Brain Barrier; Drug Synergism; Humans; Intracranial Arteriosclerosis; Nicotinic Acids; Parkins

1971