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
Guaranine
Cafeína
Thein
1-methyltheobromine
7-methyltheophylline
Caféine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Coffeinum
Theine
Caffeinum
Koffein
Methyltheobromine
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Anhydrous caffeine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Caffeine
Caffeine citrate
Mateína
Coffein
Teína
Brand Names
Goodys Cool Orange
Pain Stopper Extra
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Exdol-8
Alert Aid Caffeine Tablets 175mg
Teva-tecnal
Tension Headache Aspirin-Free
Midol
Seedalmerk
Dollar General Headache Powders
Aspirin Rapid Relief
Cove Migraine Relief
Reese Headache Powders
Headache Formula Extra Strength
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine
Unishield Pain Zapper
Fiorinal
Tylenol Ultra Relief
Vanquish
Dvorah
Smart Sense migraine relief
Acetaminophen Headache Ultra Relief
Novo-gesic C30
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Triatec Fort/strong Ultra Efficace/ultra Relief
Acetaminophen Compound Tablets With Codeine 8mg
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Complete Menstrual Relief
Butal/APAP/Caff
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Caplets
Basic Care Migraine Relief
Ana-dent
Orbivan
Painex Tab 0.5gr
Butalbital, Aspirin and Caffeine
Fiorinal with Codeine
Bc Max
Tylenol Advanced Headache
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
Goodys Migraine Relief
Neo Tigol Tab
Smart Sense Stay Awake
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Extra Strength Midol
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
Acetaminophen Relief Regular Strength
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
Corytab
Allertness Aid
Extra Strength Headache
FLO PMS Complete
Headache Relief Extra Strength
Nu-acetaco #1
Cafcit
Anacin
Vtol LQ
Ultra Headache Relief
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate
Phrenilin Forte
Nervine
Acet 2
Care One headache relief added strength
Excedrin Tension Headache
Blowfish
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Butalbital Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Healthy Accents migraine formula
Thompson XS Pain Ache
Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution
Alka-seltzer Morning Relief
Novo-gesic-C8
Sedalmex
Pep-Back Peak Performance
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
GOODYS Hangover
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine
JET ALERT Double Strength
7 Select Migraine Formula
Cafizetamol Forte
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Lil Drug Store NoSnooz Maximum Strength
Gencebok
Pain Reliever Extra Strength
Sunmark migraine relief
Alertness Aid Stay Awake
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Topcare Migraine Formula
Pronal Tablets
Re-action E
Anacin Extra Strength Tablet
A.C. & C 8mg Tab
Bayer AM extra stength
Teva-tecnal C 1/4
Teva-lenoltec No. 3
Family Wellness Pain Relief Powder
A.C.& C Tablets
Antidol Tablets
Migraine Formula
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Cafergot Pb Tab
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
4248 First Aid Kit
Midol Extra Strength Gelcaps
292 Tab
4346 First Aid Kit
Stay Awake
Asa and Caffeine
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Ergodryl Cap
Gravergol Capsules
Headache relief Extra Strength
Bc Cherry
Menstrual Complete Gelcaps
Anacin ES
Anacin Extra Strength
Artrifin 24 Caplets
Dolodol
Topcare stay awake maximum strength
Caffeine
Darvon N Compound Pulvule 405
Tamicode Tablets
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Midol Complete
Triatec-8
Ru-21 Hangover Relief
Caffeine Maximum Strength
Dg Health Migraine Relief
Valumeds Maximum Strength Stay Awake
Family Wellness Migraine Relief
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Acetaminophen 500mg and Caffeine 65mg
Headache Pain Reliever
Tylenol With Codeine No. 3 - Tab
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Excedrin Mild Headache Caplets
Healthy Accents Stay Awake
Phrenilin
Margesic
Exdol 15tab
Norgesic
Bc
Topcare Migraine Relief
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Powerbooster original
Leader Headache Formula Added Strength
Buscapina
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
Awake Maximum Strength
Ac&c Tablets
A.C. & C. 8mg
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod. Phos. Tab
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
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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