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
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Coffeinum
Caffeine citrate
Thein
Koffein
Teína
Cafeína
Caffeine
Guaranine
Anhydrous caffeine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Methyltheobromine
Caféine
Coffein
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Theine
Mateína
Caffeinum
1-methyltheobromine
7-methyltheophylline
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Brand Names
Pain Stoppers Extra
Excedrin Extra Strength
Health Mart Migraine Formula
Norgesic Forte Tab
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
Headache Relief Added Strength
Sedalmex Pain Reliever
Caffeine Citrate
Blowfish
Tylenol Advanced Headache
Pain Relief Extra Strength
Allertness Aid
Novo-gesic C15
Pain Stopper Extra
Healthy Accents Stay Awake
Margesic
Vanatol S
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Pain Aid
Midol Extra Strength Menstrual
282 Tablets
Exdol 30tab
Topcare Headache Relief
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Acetaminophen Headache Ultra Relief
Healthy Accents headache relief added strength
222 Tablets
Exdol 15tab
Scot-Tussin Original SF Multi-Symptom
Painex Tab 0.25gr
Teva-tecnal
Phrenilin Forte
Excedrin
Thrulife Extra Strength Headache Relief
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
MigraTen
Topcare Migraine Relief
Alert Aid Caffeine Tablets 175mg
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Ergodryl Cap
Headache relief Extra Strength
Seedalmerk
Re-action E
Smart Sense migraine relief
Excedrin Migraine, CVP HEALTH
Bc Max
Pep-Back Ultra
Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Norgesic Tab
Equate Migraine Relief
Trianal Tablet
Unishield Pain Zapper
Exdol 8 Tab
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Drowz Away Maximum strength
Esgic-Plus
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Stay Alert Aid
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine
Health Mart Migraine Relief
Adults Acetaminophen and Caffeine Pain Reliever Fever Reducer
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief
Excinol Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Acetaminophen 325 C & C
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
PMS-pharnal Tablets
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and 8 Mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Dolodol
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
Midol Multi-symptom Caplets Extra Strength
Circle K NoSnooze
Back and Body Extra Strength
Good Sense headache formula added strength
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, and Acetaminophen
Xpect Pain Away
NoDoz Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Caffeine Maximum Strength
Powerbooster original
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Butalbital Compound
Exdol-8
Midol Multi-symptom Gelcap Extra Strength
Quality Choice Pain Relief Powder
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Gel
Backprin
Emercidin D Tab
Best Choice Pain Relief Powder
Neo-Lubrina Fuerte
Menstrual Relief
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Regular Strength Aspirin
Instantine - Tablets
Pain Aid ESF
A & C Tablets With Codeine 15mg
Texaclear Pain Reliever
Tylenol With Codeine No. 3 - Tab
BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE and CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Dolex Fem
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
PMS-pharnal-C1/2 Capsules
Pain Reliever Extra Strength
Excedrin Extra Strength Headache
Cafizetamol Forte
Exdol-15
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
7 Select Migraine Formula
Triatec-8 Fort
Truemed Group LLC
Dolomine 37
Tylenol With Codeine No. 2 - Tab
292 Tablets
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Extra Strength Headach Relief
Acetaminophen Compound Tablets With Codeine 8mg
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
Excedrin Migraine
Midol Regular
Only For FIRST AID MEDICINE
Nano Ppc
Ac and C Tab 1/8gr
Sunmark stay awake
Teen Pms Relief Complete Caplets
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
Nervine
Pain Free
Megral Tabs
Pancold A
Up and Up Migraine Relief
Diurex Water Pills
Leader Headache Formula Added Strength
Extra Strength Contac Plus Cold Nasal Congestion
Leader Alertness Aid
Anacin AF
Pronal Tablets
Good Neighbor Pharmacy headache relief
Goodys Headache Relief Shot
Aramark Pain-Free Extra Strength
Acetaminophen W Codeine Tab
Healthy Accents migraine formula
Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
Sunmark Headache Relief
Artrifin 24 Caplets
Anacin
Care One migraine relief
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate
5%Minoxidil Hair Growth Serum
Butal/APAP/Caff
Valumeds Maximum Strength Stay Awake
Diurex Ultra
Extra Strength Menstrual Complete
Cotabs
Extra Strength Headache Relief
Sed-max
Extra Pain Reliever
A & C Tablets With Codeine 30mg
Excedrin Mild Headache Caplets
Tension Headache Relief Aspirin Free
Comfort-Time
Fioricet with Codeine
Acetaminophen 500mg and Caffeine 65mg
Lil Drug Store NoSnooz Maximum Strength
Dolex Forte
Alertness Aid
Alertness Aid Stay Awake
Aerotab Pain Reliever
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Goodys PM Pain Reliever
Equaline migraine formula
Menstrual Complete Pain Relief
Orphenadrine Citrate Aspirin Caffeine
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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