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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
7-methyltheophylline
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Teína
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Anhydrous caffeine
Koffein
Theine
Coffein
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Cafeína
Caffeine citrate
Caffeine
Caffeinum
Methyltheobromine
1-methyltheobromine
Coffeinum
Guaranine
Mateína
Thein
Caféine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Brand Names
Adults Acetaminophen and Caffeine Pain Reliever Fever Reducer
First Aid Shot Therapy Hangover Relief
Goodys
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
SohMed Pain Reliever
Menstrual Relief Maximum Strength
Topcare Migraine Relief
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Acetaminophen 325 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
First Aid Direct Backache and Muscle Relief
Medi First Pain Ache
Added Strength Pain Reliever
Calmine Tab
Acet 3
Capacet
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Thompson XS Pain Ache
Teva-tecnal
Gencebok
Equate Migraine Relief
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Asa, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
Extra Strength Midol
Topcare Headache Formula
Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution
Lil Drug Store Headache Relief Extra Strength
Reese Headache Powders
Extra Strength Pain Relief
Alertness Aid
Panlor
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
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
T, Liu P, Ly S, Frolkis A, Pon A, Banco K, Mak C, Neveu V, Djoumbou Y, Eisner R, Guo AC, Wishart DS.
Nucleic Acids Res. 2011 Jan; 39 (Database issue):D1035-41. | PMID:21059682
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