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theobromine and Torsade de Pointes

theobromine has been researched along with Torsade de Pointes 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

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
Deisemann, H1
Ahrens, N1
Schlobohm, I1
Kirchhoff, C1
Netzer, R1
Möller, C1

Other Studies

1 other study available for theobromine and Torsade de Pointes

ArticleYear
Effects of common antitussive drugs on the hERG potassium channel current.
    Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology, 2008, Volume: 52, Issue:6

    Topics: Amino Alcohols; Animals; Antitussive Agents; CHO Cells; Codeine; Cricetinae; Cricetulus; Cyclopentan

2008