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
Methyltheobromine
1-methyltheobromine
Coffein
Mateína
Coffeinum
Theine
Caffeinum
Caféine
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Caffeine citrate
Caffeine
Teína
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Koffein
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Anhydrous caffeine
Thein
Cafeína
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
7-methyltheophylline
Guaranine
Brand Names
Norgesic Forte Tab
Pain Stoppers Regular
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Extraprin
Pain Aid
NoDoz MAXIMUM STRENGTH ALERTNESS AID
Extra Pain Relief
Nervine
Madelon
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
Comfort-Time
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
Sed-max
Pain Stoppers Extra
Antidol Tablets
Apo-acetaco #1
4346 First Aid Kit
Excedrin Extra Strength
Valumeds Maximum Strength Stay Awake
Ergotamine Tartrate, Caffeine
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Re-action E
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Amazon Basic Care Migraine Relief
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Trezix
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PANADOL Extra
Aramark Pain-Free Extra Strength
Arthriten Max
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Sedal3x
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Acet 3
Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine
Headache Formula Extra Strength
Crane Safety XS Pain Relief
Unishield Back Pain Off
282 Mep Tab
Adults Acetaminophen and Caffeine Pain Reliever Fever Reducer
Pain Aid ESF
Excedrin Mild Headache Caplets
Sunmark Migraine Relief
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Anacin Extra Strength
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Dollar General Headache Powders
Wigraine Suppositories
BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE and CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Acetaminophen 500mg and Caffeine 65mg
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Extra Strength Back and Body
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg
Wampole-acetaminophen/codeine/caffeine
Lil Drug Store NoSnooze
Tension Headache
Emercidin D Tab
Acetaminophen 300mg, Caffeine & Codeine
PMS-pharnal Capsules
Bc Max
Vanapain
Added Strength Pain Reliever
Bc Cherry
Novo-gesic C30
Menstrual Complete Maximum Strength
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Fiorinal
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Uricalm Intensive
C2 Tab With Codeine
Trianal Capsules
Back and Body Extra Strength
Caffeine Citrate Injection USP
Dvorah
692 Tab
292 Tablets
Only For HEADACHE
Prodrin
Butal/APAP/Caff
Bayer Migraine Formula
Atasol 15
Acetaminophen 500 Mg Compound Tablets With Codeine
Leader Headache Formula Added Strength
Bayer Headache Relief
EXCEDRIN Tension Headache
Diurex Ultimate
Bc
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Triatec-8 Fort
Regular Strength Aspirin
Tylenol With Codeine No. 3 - Tab
Acetaminophen Ultra Relief Extra Strength
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
Topcare Migraine Relief
Trianal Tablet
Healthy Accents migraine formula
Zee Painaid Back Relief Formula
Excedrin
Dolodol
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Family Wellness Pain Relief Powder
Exaprin-AC
Triaminicin Colds & Flu Caplets
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Corytab
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Midol Multi-symptom Gelcap Extra Strength
Care One headache relief added strength
Texaclear Pain Reliever
Norgesic Tab
Headache Pain Reliever
Darvon N Compound Pulvule 405
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine
Buscapina
Powerbooster Mild
Midol Regular
Only For FIRST AID MEDICINE
Neo Tigol Tab
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
Extra Strength Headache
Tension Headache Aspirin-Free
Topcare Headache Formula
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Vanatol S
222 Tablets
Cove Migraine Relief
Stay Alert Alertness Aid
Tylenol No.1 Forte Caplets
Tension Headache Relief Aspirin Free
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
Nu-acetaco #1
Acetaminophen-caffeine-codeine
Stay Awake
Acetaminophen Relief Regular Strength
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Migergot
Zebutal
Anacin AF
Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine and 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Destim - Tab 200mg
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Dg Health Headache Relief
Acetaminophen W Codeine Tab
Trianal C½
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Asa-caffeine-codeine
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Drowz Away Maximum strength
Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution USP
Phrenilin
Vivarin
BioElectro Day
Pronal Tablets
Instantine - Tablets
SohMed Pain Reliever
Menstrual Relief Maximum Strength
Excedrin Migraine, TRAVEL BASIX
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Powerbooster original
C2 Buffered With Codeine Tab
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, and Acetaminophen
Medique Pain Off
Calmine Tab
Alert Aid
Goodys Migraine Relief
Tylenol Advanced Headache
Novo-gesic-C8
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Plus
Midol Complete
Spirit (chewable Squares)
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
Ercaf
Tension Headache Relief
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Caplets
Pronal - C1/2 Capsules
Teva-lenoltec No. 2
Butalbital Compound
Emertabs Tab
Alert Aid Caffeine Tablets 175mg
GenCare Headache Relief
Alert Aid Caffeine Capsules 175mg
Healthy Accents headache relief added strength
Ac&c Tablets
New Hanbang Col Cap
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Sunmark Headache Relief
Acet 2
Allertness Aid
Migrenol
Pain Reliever Extra Strength
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
Medi First Plus Pain Ache
Migraine Relief
Scot-Tussin Original SF Multi-Symptom
217
Teva-tecnal C 1/4
Pain Away Plus
Dristan Capsules
Gel
Good Sense Migraine Formula
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, Acetaminophen
Bi Electro Extra Strength
Fiorinal with Codeine
Acetaminophen 325 C & C
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod. Phos. Tab
Aerotab Pain Reliever
4229 First Aid Kit
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Good Neighbor Pharmacy headache relief
Headache Relief Mild
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Exaprin
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and 8 Mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
MigraTen
Oradrine 2 Tab
Extra Strength Tylenol Daytime Relief
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Topcare Migraine Formula
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Awake Maximum Strength
Instantine Tab
Topcare Pain Reliever Simple Relief
Headache Formula Added Strength
Topcare Headache Relief
Tylenol With Codeine No. 2 - Tab
Orphenadrine Citrate Aspirin Caffeine
Extra Strength Headache, Caseys 4good
Geworin
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine with Codeine Phosphate
Up and Up Migraine Relief
Ultra Headache Relief
Diurex Water Pills XPL
Alertness Aid Stay Awake
Acetaminophen,Caffeine and Pyrilamine Maleate
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
PMS-pharnal-C1/2 Capsules
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Sedalmex Pain Reliever
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
Exdol 30tab
Ergodryl Cap
Ana-dent
Pain Relief Added Strength
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Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine
Artrifin 24 Caplets
Stay Awake Maximum Strength
Teva-lenoltec No. 3
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Vanquish Digital Headache
Pain Reliever Plus
Leader Alertness Aid
Midol Complete Gelcaps
Excedrin Extra Strength Geltabs
Midol One
Novominsyrup
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
ConRx Alert
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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