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
Caffeinum
Caffeine citrate
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Mate¨Ēna
Coffeinum
Caffeine
Caf¨Ļine
Coffein
Cafe¨Ēna
Te¨Ēna
Anhydrous caffeine
1-methyltheobromine
7-methyltheophylline
Theine
Guaranine
Koffein
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Methyltheobromine
Thein
Brand Names
Madelon
Aspirin Rapid Relief
Triatec Fort/strong Ultra Efficace/ultra Relief
Equaline Stay Awake
Goodys Extra Strength
Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets
Careline Perfect Care BB
Good Sense Migraine Formula
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Thrulife Extra Strength Headache Relief
Butal/APAP/Caff
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
Smart Sense Stay Awake
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief
Family Wellness Migraine
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Stay Awake
PMS-pharnal-C1/2 Capsules
Excedrin Tension Headache
Tylenol No 1 Tab
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine with Codeine Phosphate
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Migrafein FORTE
Tension Headache Relief Aspirin Free
Acetaminophen 325 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Fiorinal
Diurex Water Pills XPL
692 Tablet
Sunmark Headache Relief
Spirit (chewable Squares)
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Alert Aid
Foster and Thrive Migraine Relief
Care One headache relief added strength
Teva-tecnal
Diurex Ultra
Acetaminophen Aspirin and Caffeine
Prodrin
Aramark Pain Free
Acetaminophen 500 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
A.C.& C Tablets
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
GenCare Headache Relief
Gel
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Truemed Group LLC
292 Tab
Fioricet
Health Mart Migraine Relief
Only For FIRST AID MEDICINE
Family Wellness Pain Relief Powder
Synalgos
Cafergot Sup
Tension Headache Aspirin-Free
DG Health migraine relief
Care One migraine relief
Ercaf
Neo Tigol Tab
Gravergol Capsules
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
Tension Headache
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
Midol Multi-symptom Caplets Extra Strength
Pain Reliever 2
Dolomine 37
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Bi Electro Extra Strength
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Trianal C?
692 Tab
Nervine
Awake Maximum Strength
Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
JET ALERT Double Strength
Dg Health Headache Relief
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Midol Regular
Arthriten Joint Pain Relief
Headache Relief
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod Phos Tab
Acetaminophen W Codeine Tab
Medi First Pain Relief
Teva-lenoltec No. 2
Topcare Stay Awake Maximum Strength
New Hanbang Col Cap
Sunmark Tension Headache
Excedrin Migraine, TRAVEL BASIX
Novominsyrup
Trezix
Medi First Pain Ache
Good Sense Headache Relief
Dolodol
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, and Acetaminophen
Cafcit
Sunmark Migraine Relief
Re-action E
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Anacin Tablet
ConRx pain Reliever
Good Neighbor Pharmacy headache relief
Powerbooster Original
Cafergot Pb Sup
Citramon
Lil Drug Store NoSnooz Maximum Strength
Vanquish
Midol One
Ru-21 Hangover Relief
Triaminicin Colds & Flu Caplets
Excedrin Migraine
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain relief
Leader Alertness Aid
Pain Free Plus
Powerbooster original
Publix Super Markets Inc
Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
Only For HEADACHE
Only for Headache
Blowfish
Acetaminophen-caffeine-codeine
Geworin
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain Relief
Fairfield Health Products Extra Strength
4248 First Aid Kit
Atasol 30
Exdol 8 Tab
Wampole-acetaminophen/codeine/caffeine
Migrenol
Arco Pain Tab
Vanatol S
Lil Drug Store Headache Relief Extra Strength
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
ConRx Alert
Destim - Tab 200mg
Goodys Headache Relief Shot
Allertness Aid
4346 First Aid Kit
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Pain Away Plus
Valumeds Maximum Strength Stay Awake
Fiorinal with Codeine
First Aid Shot Therapy Hangover Relief
Extra Strength Tylenol Total Cough, Cold & Flu
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Orphengesic Forte
Bayer Headache Relief
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Alert
Menstrual Complete
Menstrual Complete Pain Relief
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine and 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Dvorah
Pain Free
Thompson XS Pain Ache
FLO PMS Complete
Alert Tab 100mg
Peyona
Goodys Migraine Relief
Neo-Lubrina Fuerte
Butalbita,Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Pain Relief Maximum Strength
Vanquish Digital Headache
Stay Alert Alertness Aid
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
Alert Aid Caffeine Capsules 175mg
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Antidol Tablets
Novo-gesic C30
Cafizetamol Forte
Novo-propoxyn Compound Cap
Sunmark stay awake
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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