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Acefylline

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Also known as: acefylline piperazine, acefylline piperazine salt, acephylline, acepifylline, aethaphyllinum, carboxymethyltheophylline, epicophylline, piperazine theophylline ethanoate, theophyllineacetic acid

ATC R03DA09

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)

TargetGeneActionActivity
Adenosine receptor A2bADORA2BunknownKi 4.56

ATC classification

ATC codeTherapeutic hierarchy
R03DA09RESPIRATORY SYSTEM › DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES › OTHER SYSTEMIC DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES › Xanthines

Chemical structure

Molecular formulaC9H10N4O4
Molecular weight238.20 g/mol
CAS number652-37-9
InChIKeyHCYFGRCYSCXKNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID69550
CN1C2=C(N(CC(O)=O)C=N2)C(=O)N(C)C1=O

Frequently asked questions

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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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Quick facts

Status—
First approval—
Agency—
Targets1
Indications3
FormulaC9H10N4O4
DrugCentral ID49
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