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
Theine
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Coffein
Anhydrous caffeine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
1-methyltheobromine
Guaranine
Caféine
Coffeinum
Koffein
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Mateína
Thein
Caffeine
Caffeine citrate
Cafeína
Methyltheobromine
Caffeinum
7-methyltheophylline
Teína
Brand Names
Menstrual Complete Maximum Strength
Tylenol With Codeine No. 3 - Tab
Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
Bayer AM extra stength
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Bayer Migraine Formula
Tension Headache Relief Aspirin Free
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
MEDIQUE Back Pain Off
Menstrual Complete Gelcaps
Tension Headache
Emertabs Tab
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
Extra Strength Tylenol Daytime Relief
Pep-Back Peak Performance
Asa, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Novo-gesic-C8
692 Tab
Caffeine Citrate Injection USP
Arthriten Joint Pain Relief
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
Topcare Stay Awake Maximum Strength
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Fort
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Added Strength Pain Reliever
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Alert
PMS-pharnal-C 1/4 Capsules
Caffeine Citrate
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Plus
Family Wellness Migraine Relief
Cotabs
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod Phos Tab
Exdol 8 Tab
Norgesic
Stanback
Fiorinal with Codeine
Equaline Stay Awake
Health Mart Stay Awake
Vanatol S
Vanquish
Tylenol Ultra Relief
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
Midol Complete
BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE and CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Ac&c Tablets
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Extra Strength Midol Relief
Cafcit
Teen Pms Relief Complete Caplets
Orphengesic Forte
Destim - Tab 200mg
Pain Stoppers Extra
Triatec-8
Ganmaoling 999
Goodys Cool Orange
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Exdol-30
Aerotab Pain Reliever
Exaprin
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Migrafein FORTE
Norgesic Forte Tab
Cafergot Tab
SMITH BROS WILD CHERRY DAY TIME with Caffeine Soothing Drops
Tylenol Advanced Headache
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Aramark Pain-Free Extra Strength
Menstrual Complete Pain Relief
Zee Painaid Back Relief Formula
Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine and 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Acetaminophen Ultra Relief Extra Strength
Vanapain
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Caplets
Dvorah
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
Corytab
Fiorinal Tab
Triaminicin Colds & Flu Caplets
Extraprin
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and 8 Mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
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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