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
Mateína
Caféine
Caffeine
7-methyltheophylline
1-methyltheobromine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Caffeine citrate
Koffein
Thein
Caffeinum
Teína
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Anhydrous caffeine
Theine
Guaranine
Coffeinum
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Cafeína
Methyltheobromine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Coffein
Brand Names
PANADOL Extra
Care One headache relief added strength
Midol
BC Cherry
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Ganmaoling 999
Acetaminophen Headache Ultra Relief
Bayer Headache Relief
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Arthriten Joint Pain Relief
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Tylenol With Codeine No. 3 - Tab
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Fort
Extra Pain Relief
Vanapain
Pain Reliever Extra Strength
NoSnooze Circle K
7 Select Migraine Formula
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Exdol 15tab
Ercaf
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE and CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Backprin
Fairfield Health Products Extra Strength
Orbivan
Diurex Ultimate
Dolomine 37
Pain Stoppers Regular
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Pain Free Plus
Excedrin Tension Headache
ShopRite Migraine Formula
692 Tablet
217
Blowfish
Anacin Tablet
Thompson XS Pain Ache
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Gel
Migraine Relief
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, and Acetaminophen
Caffeine Citrate
Extra Strength Menstrual Complete
Menstrual Relief Extra Strength
MigraTen
Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
Regular Strength Aspirin
Atasol 30
Medique Pain Off
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Plus
Menstrual Complete
Headache Relief Added Strength
Sunmark Migraine Relief
Smart Sense migraine relief
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
357 Super Magnum
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
Extra Strength Headache
Gencebok
C2 Buffered Tab
Smart Sense Migraine Formula
Elevate Hair Regrowth Foam
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Nervine
Uricalm Intensive
Artrifin 24 Caplets
Excedrin Mild Headache Caplets
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain Relief
Pronal Tablets
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Alert Alertness Aid
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Acetaminophen Aspirin and Caffeine
Lil Drug Store NoSnooze
Cove Migraine Relief
Novominsyrup
Tension Headache Relief
Excedrin Migraine
Extra Pain Reliever
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Atasol 15
Cafergot
217 Strong Tab
Dg Health Migraine Relief
Headache Relief to Go
Dolex Forte
Tylenol Advanced Headache
Good Sense Headache Relief
Migrafein FORTE
Menstrual Complete Pain Relief
Buscapina
Extra Strength Back and Body
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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