Acefylline
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Also known as: acefylline piperazine, acefylline piperazine salt, acephylline, acepifylline, aethaphyllinum, carboxymethyltheophylline, epicophylline, piperazine theophylline ethanoate, theophyllineacetic acid
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Acefylline is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including ADORA2B. Recorded indications include Asthma, Bronchitis and Disorder of cardiovascular system.
- Molecular targets: ADORA2B (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Asthma, Bronchitis and Disorder of cardiovascular system.
- ATC code: R03DA09 (Xanthines).
- Molecular formula: C9H10N4O4; molecular weight 238.20 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (3)
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Disorder of cardiovascular system
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine receptor A2b | ADORA2B | unknown | Ki 4.56 |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
R03DA09 | RESPIRATORY SYSTEM › DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES › OTHER SYSTEMIC DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES › Xanthines |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C9H10N4O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 238.20 g/mol |
| CAS number | 652-37-9 |
| InChIKey | HCYFGRCYSCXKNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 69550 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Acefylline used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Acefylline: Asthma, Bronchitis and Disorder of cardiovascular system.
How does Acefylline work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include ADORA2B.
What is the chemical formula of Acefylline?
Acefylline has the molecular formula C9H10N4O4 and a molecular weight of 238.20 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 49 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL2106660 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 69550 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB13573 — drug record
- FDA UNII M494UE2YEP — substance identity
- UniProt P29275 (ADORA2B) — target protein
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