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Elixophyllin

Elixophyllin

9.5
A medicine that opens lung airways to help breathing in asthma
  • noun
  • /ˌɛlɪksoʊˈfɪlɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Elixophyllin
  • The doctor prescribed Elixophyllin to help control his asthma symptoms.

Examples

  • Patients using Elixophyllin should be monitored for possible side effects.

  • After taking Elixophyllin, he noticed an improvement in his breathing within a few hours.

  • The doctor prescribed Elixophyllin for my asthma.

  • Have you ever taken Elixophyllin for your breathing issues?

  • The doctor prescribed Elixophyllin to help manage her asthma effectively.

  • He felt a significant improvement in his breathing after taking Elixophyllin in the morning.

  • Patients experiencing severe respiratory issues may benefit from Elixophyllin as part of their treatment plan.

Synonyms

theophylline
vsElixophyllin
  • Specialized
3 9.9

A medicine from tea leaves that helps open the airways

is a proprietary preparation that contains this chemical active substance
aminophylline
vsElixophyllin
  • Specialized
1 7.4

A medicine that opens the airways to make breathing easier in asthma and bronchitis

is a proprietary preparation containing a specific active ingredient not this compound
Theobid
vsElixophyllin
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine that helps open the airways in the lungs for people with asthma

is a specific proprietary preparation rather than only the brand label
Slo-Bid
vsElixophyllin
  • Specialized
9.0

A medicine that opens the airways to help breathing in asthma

is the proprietary marketed preparation rather than a different trade name
metaproterenol
vsElixophyllin
  • Specialized
7.4

A medicine that helps make breathing easier by opening the tubes in the lungs

is a proprietary preparation of a particular bronchodilator ingredient not this drug

Surface Forms

Elixophyllin singular
Elixophyllins plural

Etymology

Elixophyllin comes from elixir ('a medicine' or 'a magic cure') and the ending from theophylline ('a drug that opens the airways'). So, the name suggests a medicine made to help breathing.