Dosage form: Oral Solution
Drug class:Methylxanthines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.
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Aminophylline Description
Aminophylline is a 2:1 complex of theophylline and ethylenediamine. Theophylline is structurally classified as a methylxanthine. Aminophylline occurs as a white or slightly yellowish granule or powder, with a slight ammoniacal odor. Aminophylline has the chemical name 1H-Purine-2,6-dione,3,7-dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-, compound with 1,2-ethanediamine (2:1) and is represented by the following structural formula:
The molecular formula of anhydrous Aminophylline is C16H24N10O4 with a molecular weight of 420.43.
Aminophylline Oral Liquid is available as a solution intended for oral administration, containing 105 mg of anhydrous Aminophylline per 5 mL (equivalent to 90 mg of anhydrous theophylline per 5 mL).
Inactive Ingredients: Ethylenediamine, raspberry flavor, purified water, and saccharin sodium.
