Theobromine

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Contents 1 Broader Terms 2 Related Terms 3 Scope Note 4 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Broader Terms

alkaloid, central nervous system stimulant, methylpurine, muscle relaxant

Related Terms

pentoxifylline, vasodilator

Scope Note

3,7-dimethylxanthine, an alkaloid found in coca with properties similar to caffeine and theophylline.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• [Theobromine is not caffeine], [compare structure], [compare effects].
• Theobromine is considerably weaker than caffeine and theophylline, having about one tenth the stimulating effect of either.
• Thus, theobromine is a longer acting substance than caffeine.
• March 2003 Newsletter Volume III Issue 3-03 Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs Theobromine is a chemical that is chocolate.
• It turns out that, for dogs, a chemical in chocolate called theobromine is the source of the problem.

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