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-methyltheobromine
Thein
Coffein
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Methyltheobromine
Koffein
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Caffeinum
Caféine
Anhydrous caffeine
Cafeína
Coffeinum
Caffeine
Teína
Mateína
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Caffeine citrate
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Guaranine
7-methyltheophylline
Theine
Brand Names
GOODYS Hangover
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Cafergot Sup
Nano Ppc
Prodrin
Awake Maximum Strength
Acetaminophen 325 C & C
Emertabs Tab
Triatec Fort/strong Ultra Efficace/ultra Relief
Pronal Capsules
Fiorinal-C 1/4
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Orbivan
Smart Sense Migraine Formula
Anacin Extra Strength Tablet
Unishield Pain Ache
Acetaminophen 325 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Tylenol No.1 Caplets
Pain Relief Maximum Strength
First Aid Shot Therapy Hangover Relief
BC Cherry
Dollar General Headache Powders
Alert Tab 100mg
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
GenCare Headache Relief
Aramark Pain-Free Extra Strength
Drowz Away Maximum strength
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
Extra Pain Reliever
Good Neighbor Pharmacy headache relief
Vanquish Digital Headache
Fioricet
Publix Super Markets Inc
Pronal - C1/2 Capsules
Zebutal
217
Panlor SS
Trianal Tablet
Fiorinal-C 1/2
Complete Menstrual Relief
Sedalmex Pain Reliever
Tension Headache
Sunmark Headache Relief
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
New Hanbang Col Cap
Equate Migraine Relief
Pain Reliever Added Strength
Anacin Extra Strength
Exdol-8
Diurex WaterCaps
Amazon Basic Care Migraine Relief
Medique Pain Off
Cafergot Pb Tab
PANADOL Extra
A.C.& C Tablets
Megral Tabs
Good Sense Migraine Formula
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Pancold S
Anacin Caplets
Ergodryl Cap
Cafizetamol Forte
Calmine Tab
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, and Acetaminophen
Teen Midol Complete
Bayer Headache
Gel
692 Tab
Nervine
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
ConRx Alert
Corytab
Menstrual Relief
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Ascomp with Codeine
Goodys Cool Orange
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Capacet
Healthy Accents migraine formula
Oradrine Tablets
Migrafein FORTE
Butal/APAP/Caff
Triatec-8 Fort
282 Tab
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
Family Wellness Pain Relief Powder
NoDoz Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Comfort-Time
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine
Sunmark Tension Headache
Margesic
Uricalm Intensive
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Peyona
BioElectro Day
NoDoz Alertness Aid
Midol Multi-symptom Caplets Extra Strength
NoSnooze Circle K
JET ALERT Double Strength
Bayer Back and Body Extra Strength
Sedal3x
Cafergot Pb Sup
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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