Mechanism of action of aminophylline in bronchial asthma:
Correct Answer: Decreasing phosphodiesterase activity
Description: Aminophylline and other methylxanthines act byInhibiting phosphodiesterase enzyme causing - cAMPBlocking adenosine receptorsReleasing Ca2+ from sarcoplasmic reticulum in cardiac and skeletal muscles.Use-Asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis
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