theobromine
2 interactions related to theobromine
chocolate + adenosine
Caffeine and theobromine from chocolate are competitive antagonists at A1 and A2A adenosine receptors. When intravenous adenosine or regadenoson is used for a cardiac stress test, or adenosine is used to terminate supraventricular tachycardia, recent methylxanthine intake can blunt the drug's effect and produce a falsely normal stress test or a failure to convert the arrhythmia.
hot chocolate + sleep medications
Hot chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, methylxanthines that block adenosine receptors and mildly promote wakefulness. Because sleep medications such as zolpidem, eszopiclone, and benzodiazepines work by dampening wakefulness, an evening cup can work in the opposite direction. The amount of caffeine in hot chocolate is small, so the practical effect for most people is minor, but timing it well away from bedtime is a simple, sensible habit.