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
Caffeine citrate
Mateína
Caffeine
1-methyltheobromine
Coffeinum
Cafeína
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Koffein
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
7-methyltheophylline
Methyltheobromine
Caffeinum
Caféine
Teína
Thein
Guaranine
Theine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Coffein
Anhydrous caffeine
Brand Names
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and 8 Mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Norgesic Tab
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Excedrin Tension Headache Pain Reliever
Midol Complete
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod. Phos. Tab
Circle K NoSnooze
Anacin Extra Strength
Gencebok
Alert Aid Caffeine Tablets 175mg
Citramon
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Bc Max
Lil Drug Store NoSnooze
Nano Ppc
Cl Light
Fioricet with Codeine
Healthy Accents headache relief added strength
Cafergot Pb Tab
Headache, Circle K
Vanquish Digital Headache
Aspirin Rapid Relief
Ru-21 Hangover Relief
Extra Pain Relief
Acetaminophen Compound Tablets With Codeine 8mg
Buscapina
5%Minoxidil Hair Growth Serum
Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
Panlor
Elevate Hair Regrowth Foam
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
Oradrine 2 Tab
Alagesic LQ
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
Excedrin Migraine
Good Sense Headache Relief
Acetaminophen-caffeine-codeine
Medique Pain Off
Pain Stopper Extra
Goodys Cool Orange Headache
Spirit (chewable Squares)
Caffeine
Menstrual Relief
Novo-propoxyn Compound Cap
Pain Aid ESF
Alert Tab 100mg
PANADOL Extra
Menstrual Complete Maximum Strength
Painex Tab 0.5gr
Acetaminophen 325 C & C
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine
4248 First Aid Kit
Arco Pain Tab
Arthriten Inflammatory Pain Formula
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Anacin ES
Acetaminophen Aspirin and Caffeine
Excedrin
Signature Care Migraine Relief
Norgesic
Vanatol S
Extra Pain Reliever
Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Trianal C¼
Awake Maximum Strength
Madelon
Acetaminophen 325 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Care One migraine relief
Calmine Tab
Excedrin Extra Strength Geltabs
pain relief back and body EXTRA STRENGTH
7 Select Migraine Formula
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
jet-Alert Maximum Strength Alertness Aid
Saridon - A
Exdol-8
Anacin Tablet
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Norgesic Forte Tab
Only for Headache
Trianal C½
Tylenol With Codeine No. 2 - Tab
Allertness Aid
Tylenol Ultra Relief
Thompson XS Pain Ache
Goodys Migraine Relief
Menstrual Complete Pain Relief
Seedalmerk
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Aramark Back Relief
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Pancold S
Diurex Water Pills
Trianal Capsules
BC Cherry
Cafergot Tab
Sinugex 38
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
NoDoz Alertness Aid
Diurex Ultimate
Acetaminophen W Codeine Tab
Cafergot Sup
Xpect Pain Away
Instantine - Tablets
Ergodryl Cap
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
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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