• (a. & n.) Same as Antasthmatic.
an agent that relieves the spasm of asthma.
(from the article `poison`) Drugs for treating asthma, such as theophylline and aminophylline, are structurally similar to caffeine. Like caffeine, which is a stimulant, ...
An agent that relieves the spasm of asthma. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(an″te-az-mat´ik) relieving asthma. an agent that has this effect.
An`ti·asth·mat'ic adjective & noun Same as Antasthmatic . 
Type: Term Pronunciation: an′tē-az-mat′ik Definitions: 1. Tending to relieve or prevent asthma. 2. An agent that prevents or halts an asthmatic attack. Synonyms: antasthmatic