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
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Methyltheobromine
Anhydrous caffeine
Koffein
Te¨Ēna
Coffein
7-methyltheophylline
Mate¨Ēna
Theine
Caf¨Ļine
Thein
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Caffeine
1-methyltheobromine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Coffeinum
Guaranine
Cafe¨Ēna
Caffeine citrate
Caffeinum
Brand Names
BackAid Inflammatory Pain Formula
First Aid Direct Backache and Muscle Relief
Pancold S
Only For FIRST AID MEDICINE
Excedrin Migraine, CVP HEALTH
Medi First Plus Pain Ache
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
NoDoz MAXIMUM STRENGTH ALERTNESS AID
Alert Alertness Aid
Goodys PM Pain Reliever
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
Caffeine 200 mg
Pain Free Plus
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Fort
Up and Up Migraine Relief
Teen Midol Complete
Goodys Headache Relief Shot
Topcare Headache Relief
Emercidin D Tab
Triaminicin Colds & Flu Caplets
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine
Alertness Aid
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine
Tylenol With Codeine No. 2 - Tab
jet-Alert Maximum Strength Alertness Aid
Painex Tab 0.25gr
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
Dolgic Plus
Acetaminophen Aspirin and Caffeine
Medi First Pain Ache
Pain Stopper Extra
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Caplets
Tylenol No 1 Tab
Alagesic LQ
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Teva-lenoltec No. 3
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod. Phos. Tab
Acetaminophen-caffeine-codeine
A & C Tablets With Codeine 30mg
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Topcare Headache Formula
Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution USP
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain relief
Geworin
Pain Relief Added Strength
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Pronal Capsules
Butalbital, Acetominophen and Caffeine
Uricalm Intensive
Tension Headache
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Extra Strength Pain Relief
Cafergot Pb Sup
Headache Pain Reliever
Acetaminophen 300mg, Caffeine & Codeine
Ac&c Tablets
Acetaminophen 325 C & C
Back and Body Extra Strength
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Tylenol With Codeine No. 3 - Tab
Bc
Re-action E
Dolex Fem
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Allertness Aid
Complete Menstrual Relief
Foster and Thrive Migraine Relief
Scot-Tussin Original SF Multi-Symptom
Truemed Group LLC
Medi First Pain Relief
Triatec-8 Fort
ConRx Alert
Dolex Forte
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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