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
Caffeinum
Caféine
Methyltheobromine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Theine
Cafeína
Mateína
Caffeine
Teína
Caffeine citrate
Anhydrous caffeine
7-methyltheophylline
Coffeinum
Guaranine
1-methyltheobromine
Coffein
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Koffein
Thein
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
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217
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Capacet
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Painex Tab 0.25gr
Tylenol No 1 Tab
Tylenol Advanced Headache
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Triatec-8
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Excedrin Tension Headache
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Exdol 8 Tab
Atasol 30
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Butal/APAP/Caff
Tylenol With Codeine No. 3 - Tab
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Esgic
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Only For HEADACHE
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Anacin Tablet
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A.C. & C. 8 mg
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
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Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
692 Tab
Acetaminophen 500 Mg Compound Tablets With Codeine
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Novo-gesic-C8
Anacin AF
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Migergot
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217 Strong Tab
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Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
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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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