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
Koffein
Thein
Guaranine
Caféine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Anhydrous caffeine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Coffein
Theine
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Caffeine citrate
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Cafeína
Caffeine
Methyltheobromine
Coffeinum
1-methyltheobromine
Caffeinum
Mateína
7-methyltheophylline
Teína
Brand Names
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Midol Extra Strength Menstrual
Atasol 30
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Topcare Stay Awake Maximum Strength
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod. Phos. Tab
Crane Safety XS Pain Relief
BC Cherry
Extra Strength Midol Relief
Foster and Thrive Migraine Relief
Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Headache Pain Reliever
Added Strength Pain Reliever
Trianal C¼
NoDoz MAXIMUM STRENGTH ALERTNESS AID
Exdol-8
Artrifin 24 Caplets
292 Tablets
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution
Only For HEADACHE
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Migraine Relief
Sunmark migraine relief
Caffeine
Unishield Pain Ache
JET ALERT Double Strength
Regular Strength Aspirin
Tamicode Tablets
Excedrin Migraine, TRAVEL BASIX
BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE and CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Acetaminophen 325 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Norgesic Forte Tab
Butalbital Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Signature Care Migraine Relief
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Midol Complete
Phrenilin
Aramark Pain-Free Extra Strength
C2 Buffered With Codeine Tab
Anacin Extra Strength
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Sunmark Migraine Relief
Smart Sense Migraine Formula
Teva-tecnal C 1/4
Novo-gesic-C8
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Acetaminophen 325 C & C
Arthriten Max
Anacin Caplets
Pain Stoppers EX
Bayer AM extra stength
Pain Away Plus
SohMed Alertness Aid
Smart Sense migraine relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Extra Strength Headach Relief
Pronal Tablets
Esgic-Plus
292 Tab
Excedrin Extra Strength Headache
Bayer Headache Relief
Apo-acetaco #1
Menstrual Complete Maximum Strength
Fioricet
PMS-pharnal Capsules
Oradrine Tablets
Anacin
Alert Aid Caffeine Tablets 175mg
Geworin
Topcare Headache Relief
Butalbital, Acetominophen and Caffeine
Diurette Water Pills
Good Sense Migraine Formula
Topcare Migraine Relief
Anacin Tablet
Pain Relief Added Strength
Acetaminophen Relief Regular Strength
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
Tension Headache Aspirin-Free
Aramark Back Relief
Walgreens Pain Relief Powder
Painex Tab 0.5gr
Fiorinal
Wigraine Suppositories
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
Pain Reliever 2
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
Sedalmex
Extra Strength Tylenol Total Cough, Cold & Flu
Extraprin
Triaminicin Colds & Flu Caplets
Pain Aid ESF
Good Sense headache formula added strength
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain Relief
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
Aspirin Rapid Relief
Medi First Pain Relief
Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine
Vtol LQ
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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