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
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Guaranine
Caf¨Ļine
Theine
Caffeine citrate
Methyltheobromine
Anhydrous caffeine
Caffeinum
Te¨Ēna
Cafe¨Ēna
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
1-methyltheobromine
7-methyltheophylline
Thein
Koffein
Coffein
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Mate¨Ēna
Caffeine
Brand Names
DG Health migraine relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Complete Menstrual Relief
Extra Strength Headache Relief
PMS-pharnal-C 1/4 Capsules
Caffeine
Comfort-Time
Dolomine 37
Xpect Pain Away
Allertness Aid
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Bayer Headache
Extra Strength Tylenol Daytime Relief
Tylenol No.1 Caplets
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Good Sense Stay Awake
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
Unishield Pain Ache
Smart Sense Migraine Formula
First Aid Direct Backache and Muscle Relief
Basic Care Headache Relief
Acet 2
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
Thompson XS Pain Ache
Pain Relief Maximum Strength
Only For HEADACHE
Smart Sense Stay Awake
Apo-acetaco #1
Diurex Ultimate
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Uricalm Intensive
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod Phos Tab
Equaline headache formula added strength
Excedrin Mild Headache Caplets
Acetaminophen 325 C & C
Excedrin Migraine
Circle K Headache Relief
Excedrin
Stay Alert Aid
Tension Headache
Tylenol No 1 Tab
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
NoSnooze Circle K
Madelon
Care One headache relief added strength
Acetaminophen With Codeine - Caplet
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief
Butalbital, Aspirin and Caffeine
Vanatol S
Menstrual Complete
Medi First Pain Ache
Pain Reliever Plus
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Pain Reliever
Emertabs Tab
Topcare Migraine Formula
Alagesic LQ
Trianal C?
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
Aramark Pain-Free Extra Strength
Diurex Water Pills
Extra Strength Headach Relief
Excedrin Tension Headache
Leader migraine formula
Extra Strength Headache
Stanback
Trianal Capsules
Family Wellness Pain Relief Powder
Equate Migraine Relief
Lil Drug Store NoSnooze
Extra Pain Relief
Headache relief Extra Strength
Alert Tab 100mg
Family Wellness Migraine Relief
Health Mart Migraine Formula
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Acetaminophen 500 Mg Compound Tablets With Codeine
Corytab
Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets
Migrenol
Scot-Tussin Original SF Multi-Symptom
PANADOL Extra
Reese Headache Powders
NoDoz Alertness Aid
Pain Reliever 2
Acetaminophen Relief Regular Strength
Care One migraine relief
Migergot
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
Instantine - Tablets
Trianal C?
Herbopyrine Tab 325mg
Excinol Migraine (Acetaminophen)
A.C. & C. 8mg
Exdol-15
Pronal Tablets
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
JET ALERT Double Strength
Amazon Basic Care Migraine Relief
Extra Pain Relief Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID) and Caffeine
Foster and Thrive Migraine Relief
217
4346 First Aid Kit
4229 First Aid Kit
Arthriten Joint Pain Relief
Unishield Pain Zapper
Exdol 30tab
Midol Extra Strength Gelcaps
Ergotamine Tartrate, Caffeine
SohMed Alertness Aid
Migraine Relief
Aerotab Pain Reliever
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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