Methylxanthine vasodilator
Aminophylline
White to off-white cream
Typical Strength
3% (topical)
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₁₆H₂₄N₁₀O₄
Mol. Weight
420.43 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Water-soluble salt of theophylline with ethylenediamine. A methylxanthine that inhibits phosphodiesterase and blocks adenosine receptors, relaxing smooth muscle. Used topically off-label in arousal creams to support local blood flow.
What compounding can change
When Aminophylline is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.