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
Caffeinum
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Caffeine citrate
1-methyltheobromine
Theine
Coffein
Anhydrous caffeine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Methyltheobromine
Thein
Teína
Koffein
Coffeinum
Caféine
7-methyltheophylline
Cafeína
Mateína
Caffeine
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Guaranine
Brand Names
Goodys
Only For FIRST AID MEDICINE
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
Alert Tab 100mg
Acetaminophen 500 Mg Compound Tablets With Codeine
Cafergot Pb Tab
Equaline Stay Awake
Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine and 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Tamicode Tablets
Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets
Headache Pain Reliever
Dg Health Migraine Relief
Penzal Q
Bayer AM extra stength
Cafergot
Migrafein FORTE
Good Sense headache formula added strength
Ultra Headache Relief
Extra Strength Headache
BC Cherry
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, Acetaminophen
Smart Sense Migraine Formula
Tension Headache Relief Aspirin Free
Panlor
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
Diurex Water Pills
Panlor SS
EXCEDRIN Tension Headache
Tension Headache Aspirin Free
Awake Maximum Strength
Pain Stopper Extra
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
Pain Reliever Added Strength
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Esgic-Plus
Stay Awake
Atasol 15
Arthriten Joint Pain Relief
SMITH BROS WILD CHERRY DAY TIME with Caffeine Soothing Drops
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Careline Perfect Care BB
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and 8 Mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Serum
Acet 3
Alert Alertness Aid
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Extra Strength Menstrual Complete
217 Strong Tab
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
MigraTen
Acet 2
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain Relief
Sedalmex
Backprin
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Acetaminophen With Codeine - Caplet
Stay Awake Maximum strength
Elevate Hair Regrowth Foam
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Health Mart Migraine Formula
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg
Corytab
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
A.C. & C. 8mg
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate
A & C Tablets With Codeine 30mg
Asa-caffeine-codeine
Cotabs
SohMed Alertness Aid
Midol
Exaprin-AC
Exaprin
Migrenol
Pain Relief Added Strength
Synalgos
Tylenol No.1 Caplets
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Alert Aid
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
Acetaminophen Aspirin Caffeine
Novominsyrup
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Fort
Cafergot Sup
Goodys Migraine Relief
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Powerbooster Mild
Fioricet
Darvon N Compound Pulvule 405
Diurex Water Pills XPL
First Aid Shot Therapy Hangover Relief
Neo Tigol Tab
Sunmark Tension Headache
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Pain Away Plus
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Nervine
Circle K Headache Relief
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Dolex Fem
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Pain Reliever 2
292 Tablets
New Hanbang Col Cap
Leader Headache Formula Added Strength
Tension Headache
A.C.& C Tablets
Comfort-Time
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Spirit (chewable Squares)
Sunmark migraine relief
Saridon - A
Novo-gesic C30
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
Bayer Rapid Relief
BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE and CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
Midol Extra Strength Gelcaps
Excedrin Tension Headache Pain Reliever
Wigraine Tab
Truemed Group LLC
C2 Buffered Tab
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Fioricet with Codeine
Excinol Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Teen Pms Relief Complete Caplets
Walgreens Pain Relief Powder
Valumeds Maximum Strength Stay Awake
Pancold S
Vanapain
Acetaminophen 300mg, Caffeine & Codeine
Exdol-30
Pain Free Plus
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Healthy Accents headache relief added strength
Pain Relief Extra Strength
Butalbital Acetaminophen and Caffeine
NoDoz Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Pain Stoppers EX
Unishield Pain Zapper
Exdol 15tab
Medi First Plus Pain Ache
Wampole-acetaminophen/codeine/caffeine
Headache Relief To Go
Stay Awake Maximum Strength
Bc Cherry
Dvorah
Good Sense Stay Awake
Allertness Aid
ConRx Alert
Smart Sense Stay Awake
Wigraine Suppositories
Madelon
292 Tab
Exdol-15
Dolex Forte
Goodys PM Pain Reliever
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine Tablets
DG Health migraine relief
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Oradrine Tablets
Butalbital, Acetominophen and Caffeine
Butal/APAP/Caff
Ascomp with Codeine
Ganmaoling 999
Pain Stoppers
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Trezix
Tylenol No 1 Tab
Rx Act headache formula added strength
C2 Tab With Codeine
Orbivan
Re-action E
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Dolomine 37
NoSnooze Circle K
Pronal Capsules
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine
Sinugex 38
Crane Safety XS Pain Relief
MEDIQUE Back Pain Off
Trianal Capsules
Seedalmerk
Vanatol LQ
Migraine Formula
Smart Sense migraine relief
Thrulife Extra Strength Headache Relief
Leader Alertness Aid
Fiorinal with Codeine
Headache Relief Added Strength
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Stay Awake
Pronal - C1/2 Capsules
Goodys Cool Orange Headache
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Ana-dent
Gravergol Capsules
Stay Alert Alertness Aid
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Caplets
Cafergot Tab
Alert Aid Caffeine Tablets 175mg
Anacin
Aspirin Rapid Relief
Acetaminophen Ultra Relief Extra Strength
Bc Max
Norgesic Tab
Anacin Tablet
Menstrual Pain Relief
Pain Free
Acetaminophen 500 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
PANADOL Extra
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution
692 Tablet
Aramark Back Relief
Cove Migraine Relief
Pep-Back Peak Performance
Orphenadrine Citrate Aspirin Caffeine
Extra Strength Headache, Caseys 4good
Adults Acetaminophen and Caffeine Pain Reliever Fever Reducer
Midol Extra Strength Menstrual
Novo-propoxyn Compound Cap
Tylenol With Codeine No. 2 - Tab
Arco Pain Tab
Extra Pain Relief
Topcare Migraine Formula
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
Equaline headache formula added strength
Ara Menstrual Complete
Circle K NoSnooze
Extra Strength Tylenol Daytime Relief
Acetaminophen Aspirin and Caffeine
Zee Painaid Back Relief Formula
Diurex Ultimate
Ac and C Tab 1/8gr
Advanced Pain Reliever
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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