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khellin
<chemical> A vasodilator that also has bronchodilatory action. It has been employed in the treatment of angina pectoris, in the treatment of asthma, and in conjunction with ultraviolet light a, has been tried in the treatment of vitiligo.

Pharmacological action: bronchodilator agents, vasodilator agents.

Chemical name: 5H-Furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-5-one, 4,9-dimethoxy-7-methyl-