Dimethazan

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Dimethazan
Skeletal formula of dimethazan
Space-filling model of the dimethazan molecule
Clinical data
Other names1,3-dimethyl-7-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)xanthine;
7-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)theophylline
Routes of
administration
Oral
ATC code
  • none
Legal status
Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Identifiers
  • 7-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-purine-2,6-dione
JSmol)
  • O=C2N(c1ncn(c1C(=O)N2C)CCN(C)C)C

Dimethazan (Elidin) is a stimulant drug of the xanthine class related to caffeine and theophylline.[1] It also has tranquilizing and respiratory-stimulating effects and has been sold as an antidepressant.[1][2]

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