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
Thein
Te¨Ēna
Anhydrous caffeine
1-methyltheobromine
Methyltheobromine
Coffeinum
Cafe¨Ēna
Coffein
Caffeinum
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Mate¨Ēna
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
7-methyltheophylline
Caf¨Ļine
Guaranine
Theine
Koffein
Caffeine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Caffeine citrate
Brand Names
Headache Relief Added Strength
Novo-gesic C15
Excedrin Migraine
Blowfish
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
Acetaminophen Ultra Relief Extra Strength
Buscapina
Pronal Capsules
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Vivarin
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Smart Sense migraine relief
Comfort-Time
Good Sense Stay Awake
Menstrual Relief Extra Strength
Pain Reliever
Caffeine 200 mg
A & C Tablets With Codeine 15mg
Panlor SS
Good Sense Migraine Formula
Wampole-acetaminophen/codeine/caffeine
Sunmark stay awake
A.C. & C. 8mg
Ercaf
Fiorinal-C 1/2
Artrifin 24 Caplets
Ru-21 Hangover Relief
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
Goodys Headache Relief Shot
Menstrual Complete Gelcaps
Ac&c Tablets
Powerbooster original
Anacin Caplets
Diurex Ultra
Smart Sense Stay Awake
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Plus
Ganmaoling 999
Pain Stoppers Extra
Good Sense Headache Relief
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE and CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Extra Pain Relief Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID) and Caffeine
Triatec-8 Fort
Ergotamine Tartrate, Caffeine
Acetaminophen Aspirin and Caffeine
Fioricet
Extra Strength Headach Relief
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
Midol
Medi First Pain Ache
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Excedrin Migraine, TRAVEL BASIX
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
A & C Tablets With Codeine 30mg
Goodys Cool Orange Headache
BC Arthritis
Regular Strength Aspirin
Goodys Cool Orange
Tylenol W Codeine No2 Tab
Wigraine Tab
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Extra Strength Midol Relief
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Bayer Migraine Formula
Health Mart Migraine Relief
Lil Drug Store NoSnooze
Excedrin Extra Strength Geltabs
Medi First Pain Relief
Nervine
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
ConRx Alert
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Fiorinal
Menstrual Complete
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
Novominsyrup
Menstrual Relief Maximum Strength
NoDoz Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Migrenol
Anacin Tablet
Darvon N Compound Pulvule 405
Dg Health Migraine Relief
Sunmark Migraine Relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Pain Reliever Plus
Dolomine 37
Vanquish Digital Headache
Allertness Aid
Basic Care Migraine Relief
Pronal Tablets
Drowz Away Maximum strength
Extra Strength Pain Relief
Acetaminophen 300mg, Caffeine & Codeine
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Midol Regular
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Leader Migraine Relief
Painex Tab 0.25gr
Topcare Migraine Formula
Extra Strength Tylenol Total Cough, Cold & Flu
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Sunmark migraine relief
Citramon
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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