Caffeine is a drug of the methylxanthine class used for a variety of purposes, including certain respiratory conditions of the premature newborn, pain relief, and to combat drowsiness. Caffeine is similar in chemical structure to [Theophylline] and [Theobromine].[A187691,L9851] It can be sourced from coffee beans, but also occurs naturally in various teas and cacao beans, which are different than coffee beans.[T716] Caffeine is also used in a variety of cosmetic products and can be administered topically, orally, by inhalation, or by injection.[T716] The caffeine citrate injection, used for apnea of the premature newborn, was initially approved by the FDA in 1999.[L9863] According to an article from 2017, more than 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide. This correlates to about 1 in 10 births. Premature birth can lead to apnea and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a condition that interferes with lung development and may eventually cause asthma or early onset emphysema in those born prematurely.[A187694] Caffeine is beneficial in preventing and treating apnea and bronchopulmonary dysplasia in newborns, improving the quality of life of premature infants.[T716]
Synonyms
Coffeinum
Thein
Methyltheobromine
Mate¨Ēna
7-methyltheophylline
Theine
1-methyltheobromine
Koffein
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Caffeine
Coffein
Caffeinum
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Anhydrous caffeine
Te¨Ēna
Guaranine
Caffeine citrate
Caf¨Ļine
Cafe¨Ēna
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Brand Names
Zebutal
Equaline migraine formula
Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine
Added Strength Pain Reliever
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine
Complete Menstrual Relief
Bayer Headache Relief
Phrenilin Forte
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine
Madelon
Bayer AM extra stength
Cafergot Sup
Topcare Migraine Relief
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Fioricet with Codeine
Pancold S
Care One migraine relief
Good Sense Stay Awake
Novo-gesic-C8
Publix Super Markets Inc
Elevate Hair Regrowth Foam
Novo-gesic C30
Extra Strength Headach Relief
Arthriten Joint Pain Relief
PMS-pharnal Capsules
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
Extraprin
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Caplets
Extra Pain Relief Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID) and Caffeine
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Signature Care Migraine Relief
Sunmark Migraine Relief
DG Health migraine relief
Pancold A
Zee Painaid Back Relief Formula
Aramark Pain Free
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Trezix
Nano Ppc
Cafcit
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Sinugex 38
Anacin Extra Strength Tablet
Best Choice Pain Relief Powder
Good Sense Headache Relief
Only for Headache
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
PMS-pharnal-C1/2 Capsules
Butalbital, Aspirin and Caffeine
Midol Complete
4229 First Aid Kit
Xpect Pain Away
5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Serum
Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Goodys Cool Orange
JET ALERT Double Strength
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
Tension Headache Relief
SMITH BROS WILD CHERRY DAY TIME with Caffeine Soothing Drops
Stay Awake Maximum Strength
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Walgreens Pain Relief Powder
Instantine Tab
NoSnooze Circle K
Saridon - A
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
Norgesic
Topcare Stay Awake Maximum Strength
BioElectro Day
Sunmark stay awake
Excedrin Extra Strength Headache
Health Mart Migraine Formula
Pain Stoppers Regular
Tylenol No.1 Forte Caplets
Alertness Aid
Cafizetamol Forte
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Cafergot Tab
Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine and 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Bi Electro Extra Strength
Tylenol No 1 Tab
Nervine Tab
Caffeine Citrate
Exdol 15tab
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
Instantine - Tablets
Backprin
Maximum Strength Menstrual Complete
Trianal Capsules
Tylenol No1 Forte Tablets With Codeine
Thrulife Extra Strength Headache Relief
Butalbita,Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
A.C. & C. 8mg
Sedal3x
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Asa, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Topcare stay awake maximum strength
Exaprin
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Topcare Pain Reliever Simple Relief
5%Minoxidil Hair Growth Serum
Vivarin
Pain Away Plus
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Stay Alert Alertness Aid
MEDIQUE Back Pain Off
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Orphengesic Forte
New Hanbang Col Cap
Bc Max
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Ac&c Tablets
Indication
Caffeine is indicated for the short term treatment of apnea of prematurity in infants and off label for the prevention and treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia caused by premature birth.[T716,L9851] In addition, it is indicated in combination with sodium benzoate to treat respiratory depression resulting from an overdose with CNS depressant drugs.[L9899] Caffeine has a broad range of over the counter uses, and is found in energy supplements, athletic enhancement products, pain relief products, as well as cosmetic products.[T716,L9854,L9872]
Categories
Alkaloids
Anorexigenic Agents & Respiratory and CNS Stimulants
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