noun
- Plural of aminophylline; a bronchodilator drug used to treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other respiratory conditions.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; typically used in plural when referring to multiple preparations or doses
Examples
- The hospital stocked several aminophyllines for emergency respiratory treatment.
- Doctors prescribed different aminophyllines depending on the patient's condition and tolerance.
- Aminophyllines work by relaxing the muscles around the airways.
- The pharmacist checked the expiration dates on all aminophyllines in inventory.
- Patients receiving aminophyllines require regular monitoring of blood levels.