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
Thein
Coffein
Coffeinum
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Guaranine
Teína
Anhydrous caffeine
Caffeine citrate
1-methyltheobromine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
7-methyltheophylline
Theine
Caffeine
Caféine
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Mateína
Methyltheobromine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Caffeinum
Cafeína
Koffein
Brand Names
Migrafein FORTE
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets
Extraprin
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
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Destim - Tab 200mg
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
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Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine with Codeine Phosphate
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Spirit (chewable Squares)
Topcare Migraine Relief
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
292 Tablets
Butalbital Compound
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Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief
Scot-Tussin Original SF Multi-Symptom
Triatec-8
Lil Drug Store NoSnooz Maximum Strength
Pain Away Plus
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine
Truemed Group LLC
Acetaminophen Compound Tablets With Codeine 8mg
4346 First Aid Kit
Acet 2
Butal/apap/caffeine
Emercidin D Tab
Zebutal
Excedrin
Care One headache relief added strength
Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine
Headache Pain Reliever
Novo-gesic-C8
Caffeine
Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate Tablets
C2 Buffered With Codeine Tab
4229 First Aid Kit
Unishield Pain Ache
Stay Alert Alertness Aid
Equaline headache formula added strength
Cafergot Tab
Calmine Tab
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Smart Sense Migraine Formula
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod Phos Tab
BC Arthritis
Health Mart Migraine Formula
Dolex Fem
First Aid Shot Therapy Hangover Relief
Arco Pain Tab
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
Exdol 15tab
Sedal3x
Goodys Headache Relief Shot
Stay Awake Maximum Strength
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
Family Wellness Migraine Relief
Thrulife Extra Strength Headache Relief
EXCEDRIN Tension Headache
Goodys Extra Strength
Headache Formula Extra Strength
Sedalmex Pain Reliever
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
Publix Super Markets Inc
Good Sense Headache Relief
Alert Alertness Aid
Anacin Tablet
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Exdol-8
Excedrin Migraine, CVP HEALTH
Nervine Tab
Herbopyrine Tab 325mg
692 Tab
Atasol 8
Orphenadrine Citrate Aspirin Caffeine
Advanced Pain Reliever
Tylenol Ultra Relief
Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Midol Complete
Instantine - Tablets
Anacin Extra Strength Caplets
Penzal Q
Alert
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Caplets
Cafergot Sup
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
Health Mart Migraine Relief
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
Sunmark migraine relief
Alert Aid Caffeine Capsules 175mg
Sunmark stay awake
PMS-pharnal Capsules
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, and Acetaminophen
BC Cherry
Tension Headache Aspirin-Free
Alka-seltzer Morning Relief
Dolgic Plus
Goodys Cool Orange
PMS-pharnal Tablets
Oradrine 2 Tab
Synalgos
Acetaminophen Ultra Relief Extra Strength
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Awake Maximum Strength
Dg Health Migraine Relief
Exdol 8 Tab
Vivarin
Sunmark Tension Headache
Anacin AF
Teva-lenoltec No. 3
Butalbital, Acetominophen and Caffeine
Topcare Migraine Formula
Orphengesic Forte
Good Neighbor Pharmacy headache relief
Ergotamine
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine
Diurex Ultra
A.C. & C. 8mg
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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