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
Koffein
Theine
1-methyltheobromine
Teína
Caffeinum
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Coffein
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Cafeína
7-methyltheophylline
Caffeine citrate
Anhydrous caffeine
Methyltheobromine
Caffeine
Caféine
Mateína
Coffeinum
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Guaranine
Brand Names
Pep-Back Ultra
Ara Menstrual Complete
Butalbital Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Awake Maximum Strength
Oradrine 2 Tab
Extra Strength Midol
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Acetaminophen,Caffeine and Pyrilamine Maleate
Ergodryl Cap
Cafcit
Acetaminophen 325 Mg Caffeine and Codeine
Extra Strength Menstrual Complete
Wigraine Suppositories
NoDoz MAXIMUM STRENGTH ALERTNESS AID
282 Tablets
Tamicode Tablets
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
Pain Reliever 2
Pain Relief Added Strength
Bayer Migraine Formula
Unishield Pain Zapper
Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Instantine - Tablets
Extra Pain Reliever
Acetaminophen 500mg and Caffeine 65mg
Headache, Circle K
Leader migraine formula
Extra Pain Relief
Menstrual Complete
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Good Sense Migraine Formula
PMS-pharnal Tablets
Anacin With Codeine Tab
Norgesic Tab
Synalgos
Sunmark Migraine Relief
JET ALERT Double Strength
Apo-acetaco #1
Alertness Aid
Pronal Capsules
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
Sedalmex Pain Reliever
Madelon
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
Extraprin
Acetaminophen Headache Ultra Relief
Buscapina
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Bayer Headache
Acetaminophen W Codeine Tab
Asa and Caffeine
Migrenol
Trianal Capsules
Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine
Bayer Headache Relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Advanced Pain Reliever
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Vivarin
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, and Acetaminophen
Destim - Tab 200mg
Stay Awake Maximum strength
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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