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
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Caffeine citrate
Methyltheobromine
Anhydrous caffeine
Caffeine
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Koffein
Caffeinum
1-methyltheobromine
Theine
7-methyltheophylline
Mateína
Caféine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Teína
Coffein
Thein
Coffeinum
Brand Names
Anacin AF
C2 Buffered Tab
Wampole-acetaminophen/codeine/caffeine
Basic Care Headache Relief
Sed-max
Vanapain
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine Tablets
Phrenilin Forte
Pain Stoppers Regular
Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine and 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Quality Choice Pain Relief Powder
Caffeine 200 mg
Sunmark Headache Relief
Goodys Migraine Relief
Teen Midol Complete
Tension Headache Aspirin-Free
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Equaline migraine formula
Equaline headache formula added strength
Smart Sense Stay Awake
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine with Codeine Phosphate
Extra Pain Relief Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID) and Caffeine
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Anacin Tablet
Health Mart Stay Awake
Diurex Ultimate
Novominsyrup
Aramark Pain Free
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Pain Stopper Extra
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
Midol Regular
Adults Acetaminophen and Caffeine Pain Reliever Fever Reducer
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Dolomine 37
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg
Menstrual Relief Maximum Strength
Headache Relief
217 Strong Tab
Extraprin
Menstrual Complete Gelcaps
Bc Max
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
JET ALERT Double Strength
NoSnooze Circle K
Seedalmerk
Atasol 8
Headache Pain Reliever
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Pain Reliever Extra Strength
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Cafcit
Goodys
Publix Super Markets Inc
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Backprin
Acetaminophen Ultra Relief Extra Strength
Ac&c Tablets
Gel
Medi First Plus Pain Ache
Acetaminophen 325 Mg Caffeine and Codeine
Fioricet
Anacin Extra Strength Caplets
Antidol Tablets
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Complete Menstrual Relief
Diurex Water Pills XPL
Advanced Pain Reliever
Medique Pain Off
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Healthy Accents migraine formula
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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