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
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Cafe¨Ēna
Thein
Anhydrous caffeine
Coffein
Theine
Mate¨Ēna
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Methyltheobromine
Coffeinum
1-methyltheobromine
Caffeine citrate
Caffeine
Guaranine
Te¨Ēna
Caf¨Ļine
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Koffein
7-methyltheophylline
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Brand Names
Tylenol Advanced Headache
Goodys Headache Relief Shot
357 Super Magnum
Menstrual Complete
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Acetaminophen 325 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Equaline headache formula added strength
Ergotamine
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg
Excinol Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Cafergot Sup
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Maximum Strength Menstrual Complete
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
Blowfish
Careone Stay Awake
Dollar General Headache Powders
Extra Strength Headach Relief
Tension Headache Relief Aspirin Free
PMS-pharnal Capsules
PMS-pharnal-C 1/4 Capsules
Thrulife Extra Strength Headache Relief
Geworin
Vanapain
Foster and Thrive Migraine Relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine with Codeine Phosphate
Pain Relief Added Strength
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine
Diurex Ultra
Instantine Tab
Walgreens Pain Relief Powder
PMS-pharnal-C1/2 Capsules
Aerotab Pain Reliever
Vivarin
Ercaf
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Caplets
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Plus
Ergotamine Tartrate, Caffeine
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
Topcare Headache Formula
Zebutal
Acetaminophen 325 C & C
Esgic
SohMed Pain Reliever
Extra Strength Tylenol Total Cough, Cold & Flu
Extra Strength Headache Relief
Advanced Pain Reliever
Extra Pain Reliever
Caffeine Citrate Injection USP
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Saridon - A
Butalbital, Acetominophen and Caffeine
EXCEDRIN Tension Headache
Headache Relief Added Strength
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, and Acetaminophen
Neo-Lubrina Fuerte
Spirit (chewable Squares)
Pain Stoppers EX
Asa, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Neo Tigol Tab
Synalgos
Acetaminophen-caffeine-codeine
DG Health migraine relief
Midol Complete
Pep-Back Peak Performance
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
Goodys Extra Strength
Good Sense Headache Relief
Diurex WaterCaps
Midol Extra Strength Menstrual
Basic Care Headache Relief
Cafergot
Cotabs
Midol Complete Gelcaps
Sed-max
Sedalmex
Topcare stay awake maximum strength
Triatec Fort/strong Ultra Efficace/ultra Relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine and 8mg Codeine Phosphate
NoDoz MAXIMUM STRENGTH ALERTNESS AID
Tylenol No 1 Tab
Butalbital, aspirin, and caffeine
Butal/APAP/Caff
Powerbooster Mild
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Stay Awake
Equaline migraine formula
Headache, Circle K
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Headache Pain Reliever
Esgic-Plus
Acetaminophen Headache Ultra Relief
Lil Drug Store NoSnooz Maximum Strength
Sunmark Tension Headache
Exaprin-AC
Alert Tab 100mg
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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