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
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Anhydrous caffeine
Guaranine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Caffeinum
Koffein
Coffeinum
Teína
Thein
Theine
Caffeine
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Coffein
7-methyltheophylline
Methyltheobromine
Caféine
Cafeína
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Mateína
Caffeine citrate
1-methyltheobromine
Brand Names
Pain Aid ESF
Wigraine Tab
Dolex Forte
Pain Away Plus
Extra Pain Relief
7 Select Migraine Formula
692 Tab
SMITH BROS WILD CHERRY DAY TIME with Caffeine Soothing Drops
Butal/apap/caffeine
Norgesic Forte Tab
Exdol-15
Good Sense Headache Relief
Uricalm Intensive
Butalbital, Acetominophen and Caffeine
Migergot
Neo Tigol Tab
Only For FIRST AID MEDICINE
Acetaminophen Ultra Relief Extra Strength
Stanback
Care One migraine relief
C2 Buffered With Codeine Tab
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Acetaminophen 500mg and Caffeine 65mg
Acetaminophen Compound Tablets With Codeine 8mg
Menstrual Complete Pain Relief
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate
Tylenol Advanced Headache
Crane Safety XS Pain Relief
Excedrin Migraine, CVP HEALTH
Esgic-Plus
Extra Pain Reliever
Prodrin
Alert Aid Caffeine Tablets 175mg
Darvon N Compound Pulvule 405
Penzal Q
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Regular Strength Aspirin
Elevate Hair Regrowth Foam
Midol Complete
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Medique Pain Off
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine Tablets
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
282 Tablets
Antidol Tablets
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
Instantine - Tablets
Sunmark Migraine Relief
Diurex WaterCaps
Maximum Strength Menstrual Complete
Gravergol Capsules
Exaprin-AC
Acetaminophen 300mg, Caffeine & Codeine
Stay Alert Alertness Aid
Careone Stay Awake
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
FLO PMS Complete
Goodys PM Pain Reliever
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
Pain Reliever 2
Excinol Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Alertness Aid Stay Awake
Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution USP
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Ac&c Tablets
282 Mep Tab
Midol Extra Strength Gelcaps
Atasol 15
Equaline headache formula added strength
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Butalbital Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Dolodol
Publix Super Markets Inc
Texaclear Pain Reliever
Exdol 15tab
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Instantine Tab
Tylenol No.1 Caplets
217
Pain Reliever Plus
Acetaminophen Headache Ultra Relief
Asa and Caffeine
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
PhysiciansCare Extra Stregth Pain Reliever
Blowfish
217 Strong Tab
Extra Strength Midol Relief
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod. Phos. Tab
Goodys Headache Relief Shot
Teen Midol Complete
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, Acetaminophen
292 Tablets
Midol Multi-symptom Caplets Extra Strength
Extra Strength Headache
Cafergot Pb Tab
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
C2 Buffered Tab
New Hanbang Col Cap
Headache Relief
Stay Alert Aid
Exdol 30tab
PMS-pharnal-C1/2 Capsules
Spirit (chewable Squares)
Triatec Fort/strong Ultra Efficace/ultra Relief
Unishield Pain Zapper
Headache Relief to Go
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Capacet
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
Alert Tab 100mg
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and 8 Mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine
Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Arco Pain Tab
Acet 2
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Teva-lenoltec No. 2
Trianal Tablet
Health Mart Migraine Relief
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Saridon - A
Menstrual Pain Relief
Care One headache relief added strength
Extra Strength Midol
Caffeine Citrate Injection USP
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Orphengesic Forte
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Extraprin
Family Wellness Pain Relief Powder
Panlor
Migraine Relief
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Extra Strength Tylenol Daytime Relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Vivarin
Unishield Pain Ache
Fiorinal-C 1/2
Caffeine
Exdol 8 Tab
Menstrual Complete Gelcaps
Menstrual Relief
Cove Migraine Relief
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
Tension Headache Aspirin Free
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Herbopyrine Tab 325mg
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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