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
Caffeine citrate
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Koffein
Methyltheobromine
Caffeinum
Teína
Caffeine
Mateína
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Cafeína
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Coffein
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Theine
Thein
Caféine
Coffeinum
Guaranine
7-methyltheophylline
Anhydrous caffeine
1-methyltheobromine
Brand Names
Acetaminophen Compound Tablets With Codeine 8mg
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain Relief
Cafergot Tab
DG Health migraine relief
Penzal Q
Excedrin
Teva-tecnal
Menstrual Complete Gelcaps
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Bayer Headache
Ultra Headache Relief
Migraine Formula
Bayer AM extra stength
Comfort-Time
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
Orphenadrine Citrate Aspirin Caffeine
Aramark Pain Free
Only For HEADACHE
Nano Ppc
5%Minoxidil Hair Growth Serum
Zee Painaid Back Relief Formula
Geworin
Neo Tigol Tab
Ergotamine
Exdol-15
Teva-lenoltec No. 2
Sedal3x
Texaclear Pain Reliever
GenCare Headache Relief
Diurex WaterCaps
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Plus
Valumeds Maximum Strength Stay Awake
Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
Up and Up Migraine Relief
Maximum Strength Menstrual Complete
Nervine Tab
Seedalmerk
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain relief
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
282 Mep Tab
Extra Strength Headache, Caseys 4good
Cove Migraine Relief
Awake Maximum Strength
Novo-gesic C30
Antidol Tablets
Excedrin Migraine, TRAVEL BASIX
Unishield Pain Ache
Gravergol Capsules
PMS-pharnal Tablets
Basic Care Migraine Relief
Alert Aid Caffeine Capsules 175mg
Crane Safety XS Pain Relief
Acetaminophen-caffeine-codeine
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Medique Pain Off
Headache Relief
Excedrin Tension Headache Pain Reliever
Basic Care Headache Relief
Extra Pain Relief
Harris Teeter Migraine Relief
Excinol Migraine (Acetaminophen)
ConRx pain Reliever
Aerotab Pain Reliever
Pronal - C1/2 Capsules
Cotabs
Asa-caffeine-codeine
Excedrin Migraine
Herbopyrine Tab 325mg
Exdol 15tab
Topcare Headache Relief
Fioricet
Pancold A
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Excedrin Extra Strength Headache
Butalbital Compound
Panlor
692 Tablet
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Headache Formula Extra Strength
Trianal Tablet
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
Excedrin Tension Headache
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
Green Guard Pain and Ache Relief
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Anacin Extra Strength Tablet
Sedalmex Pain Reliever
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Ac&c Tablets
Excedrin Extra Strength Geltabs
A.C. & C. 8mg
Topcare stay awake maximum strength
Bc
Headache Relief Added Strength
Circle K NoSnooze
Stay Awake
692 Tab
Tylenol Advanced Headache
Anacin Tablet
Apo-butalbital-acetylsalicylic Acid-caffeine
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate
Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Vivarin
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
Arthriten Max
Lil Drug Store NoSnooz Maximum Strength
NoSnooze Circle K
Spirit (chewable Squares)
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
JET ALERT Double Strength
Acetaminophen 500 Mg Compound Tablets With Codeine
Madelon
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine and 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Ac and C Tab 1/8gr
Pain Reliever Extra Strength
Acetaminophen Ultra Relief Extra Strength
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Exdol 30tab
Gel
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, Acetaminophen
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Painex Tab 0.5gr
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
Atasol 15
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Drowz Away Maximum strength
Acetaminophen Aspirin Caffeine
Medi First Pain Ache
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Extra Strength Headache
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
PMS-pharnal Capsules
Alagesic LQ
Stanback
Equaline headache formula added strength
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
Excedrin Migraine, CVP HEALTH
Vanatol LQ
Norgesic Tab
Back and Body Extra Strength
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and 8 Mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Acetaminophen With Codeine - Caplet
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Exaprin
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine with Codeine Phosphate
7 Select Migraine Formula
Circle K Headache Relief
Topcare Headache Formula
Topcare Migraine Relief
Novo-gesic C15
Norgesic Forte Tab
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Headache, Circle K
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
Ascomp with Codeine
Walgreens Pain Relief Powder
Tylenol No.1 Caplets
Triatec-8 Fort
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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