Mechanism of action of theophylline in bronchial asthma is:
Correct Answer: Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibition
Description: Ans. (A) Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibition(Ref: Katzung 11th/e p345; KDT 8th/e p245)Theophylline is used in bronchial asthma. Its mechanism of action is:Inhibition of phosphodiesterases particularly PDE-4.Antagonism of adenosine receptors.Enhancement of histone deacetylation. Acetylation of histone is required for activation of inflammatory gene transcription. By inhibiting this process, low-dose theophylline may restore responsiveness to corticosteroids.
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