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
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Methyltheobromine
Coffeinum
Koffein
1-methyltheobromine
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Guaranine
Mateína
Caféine
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Cafeína
Thein
Coffein
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Anhydrous caffeine
Teína
Theine
7-methyltheophylline
Caffeine
Caffeinum
Brand Names
Cotabs
Topcare Migraine Relief
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Backprin
Acetaminophen W Codeine Tab
Norgesic
Menstrual Complete Maximum Strength
BioElectro Day
Migraine Formula
Gravergol Capsules
Good Sense headache formula added strength
Pain Reliever Plus
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Migrenol
Tylenol No1 Forte Tablets With Codeine
Headache relief Extra Strength
Anacin AF
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Headache Relief Extra Strength
Spirit (chewable Squares)
Ascomp with Codeine
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Acetaminophen 500 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Excedrin Mild Headache Caplets
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Caffeine Citrate Injection USP
Butal/APAP/Caff
Complete Menstrual Relief
Alert Alertness Aid
Arco Pain Tab
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Stay Alert Aid
ConRx Alert
Phrenilin
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
SohMed Pain Reliever
Caffeine
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, Acetaminophen
Midol Multi-symptom Caplets Extra Strength
Penzal Q
Acet 3
Novo-propoxyn Compound Cap
Tension Headache Relief Aspirin Free
Acetaminophen 325 Mg Caffeine and Codeine
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
NoSnooze Circle K
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Asa, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Excedrin Tension Headache
Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
Drowz Away Maximum strength
Stay Awake Maximum strength
Circle K NoSnooze
Menstrual Complete Gelcaps
Acetaminophen Relief Regular Strength
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
4248 First Aid Kit
Nervine Tab
Acetaminophen 325 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
Fioricet
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Diurex Ultimate
Dolodol
Pain Free
Butalbital, Aspirin and Caffeine
Tylenol No 1 Tab
Sunmark Migraine Relief
Harris Teeter Migraine Relief
Tylenol No.1 Forte Caplets
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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