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theobromine and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

theobromine has been researched along with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome 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.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Fetal and neonatal addiction and withdrawal as a result of the mother's dependence on drugs during pregnancy. Withdrawal or abstinence symptoms develop shortly after birth. Symptoms exhibited are loud, high-pitched crying, sweating, yawning and gastrointestinal disturbances.

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
Martín, I1
López-Vílchez, MA1
Mur, A1
García-Algar, O1
Rossi, S1
Marchei, E1
Pichini, S1

Other Studies

1 other study available for theobromine and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

ArticleYear
Neonatal withdrawal syndrome after chronic maternal drinking of mate.
    Therapeutic drug monitoring, 2007, Volume: 29, Issue:1

    Topics: Beverages; Breast Feeding; Caffeine; Female; Humans; Ilex paraguariensis; Infant, Newborn; Neonatal

2007