Aminophylline: How It Works, What It's Studied For & Safety
Aminophylline is a theophylline-ethylenediamine complex FDA-approved as a bronchodilator; used in selected compounded topical body-contouring preparations. Clinicians consider it for reversible bronchospasm (FDA-approved injectable). Branded products are FDA-approved under labeled indications; compounded variants are dispensed by Wells Pharmacy Network only after a licensed clinician evaluates intake, history, and labs.
Also known as: Theophylline ethylenediamine
How does Aminophylline work?
Aminophylline is studied as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor that elevates cAMP, which in adipocytes drives lipolysis. Topical preparations leverage this for body-contouring research, while systemic preparations target bronchodilation.
What is Aminophylline studied for?
- Reversible bronchospasm (FDA-approved injectable)
- Off-label compounded topical body-contouring preparations
How is Aminophylline taken?
FDA-approved IV preparations administered in clinic. Compounded topical creams exist for off-label use.
Is Aminophylline FDA-approved? Is it safe?
FDA-approved as a finished drug product when prescribed under its labeled indications. Compounded variants on this site are separate from the branded product and are dispensed only when a clinician determines a compounded preparation is appropriate. Narrow therapeutic window for systemic use. Topical use generally well-tolerated. Compounded prescription-only preparations are dispensed by Wells Pharmacy Network. Eligibility is decided by a licensed clinician based on intake and labs, not by checkout. Compounded products on this site are not FDA-approved and are not generic equivalents of any branded medication.
In the Regen Therapy catalog
This compound does not currently appear in an active Regen Therapy protocol. Browse the full catalog for adjacent options.
What does the research say about Aminophylline?
Strong evidence for the labeled indication; topical body-contouring evidence is small-trial-level.
Citations & further reading
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