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
7-methyltheophylline
Cafeína
Teína
Guaranine
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Methyltheobromine
Anhydrous caffeine
Coffeinum
Koffein
Mateína
Caffeine citrate
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Theine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
1-methyltheobromine
Coffein
Caffeine
Thein
Caféine
Brand Names
Madelon
Pronal Tablets
Gravergol Capsules
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate
Alert
Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution
Pain Stoppers Extra
New Hanbang Col Cap
Texaclear Pain Reliever
Butalbital Compound
Extra Strength Headache, Caseys 4good
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Caffeine Citrate Injection USP
NoSnooze Circle K
Nervine Tab
Vtol LQ
Destim - Tab 200mg
4229 First Aid Kit
Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine
Aerotab Pain Reliever
Sedal3x
Sed-max
Quality Choice Pain Relief Powder
Pain Aid ESF
Only For FIRST AID MEDICINE
4248 First Aid Kit
Healthy Accents migraine formula
Amazon Basic Care Migraine Relief
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Migraine Relief
A.C.& C Tablets
Dvorah
Pancold A
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Goodys Cool Orange Headache
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
MEDIQUE Back Pain Off
Cafergot Pb Sup
Butalbital, Acetominophen and Caffeine
Acetaminophen Headache Ultra Relief
Only For HEADACHE
PhysiciansCare Extra Stregth Pain Reliever
Instantine - Tablets
Best Choice Pain Relief Powder
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
Blowfish
Excedrin Migraine, CVP HEALTH
Tylenol No1 Forte Tablets With Codeine
Exdol 30tab
Leader migraine formula
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg
Bayer Headache Relief
Vanatol S
Acetaminophen 500mg and Caffeine 65mg
Extra Strength Contac Plus Cold Nasal Congestion
Atasol 15
GOODYS Hangover
Bayer AM extra stength
Headache Relief to Go
Teen Midol Complete
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine with Codeine Phosphate
MigraTen
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
SMITH BROS WILD CHERRY DAY TIME with Caffeine Soothing Drops
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Acetaminophen 500 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Phrenilin
Medi First Plus Pain Ache
JET ALERT Regular Strength
Cafergot Pb Tab
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Norgesic
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
Acetaminophen 325 C & C
First Aid Direct Backache and Muscle Relief
Painex Tab 0.5gr
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
ConRx pain Reliever
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Goodys PM Pain Reliever
Tension Headache Relief Aspirin Free
Bi Electro Extra Strength
Pain Reliever
Painex Tab 0.25gr
Anacin Extra Strength
Valumeds Maximum Strength Stay Awake
Vanatol LQ
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Plus
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod Phos Tab
Cove Migraine Relief
Margesic
Darvon N Compound Pulvule 405
Cafizetamol Forte
Circle K Headache Relief
Sinugex 38
Up and Up Migraine Relief
Re-action E
Only for Headache
DG Health migraine relief
Goodys
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, Acetaminophen
Excedrin
Midol Extra Strength Menstrual
Fiorinal with Codeine
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief
Bayer Headache
PMS-pharnal-C 1/4 Capsules
C2 Buffered Tab
Aramark Back Relief
Peyona
Vivarin
Tylenol With Codeine No. 3 - Tab
Topcare Headache Relief
Caffeine
282 Tab
Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine and 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Adults Acetaminophen and Caffeine Pain Reliever Fever Reducer
Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Extra Strength Midol Relief
C2 Buffered With Codeine Tab
Ercaf
NoDoz Alertness Aid
Cl Light
Pain Stopper Extra
Thompson XS Pain Ache
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Diurette Water Pills
Equaline Stay Awake
Ac&c Tablets
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Foster and Thrive Migraine Relief
Dolodol
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
Fairfield Health Products Extra Strength
Headache Relief Added Strength
Panlor
Aramark Pain-Free Extra Strength
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Acetaminophen,Caffeine and Pyrilamine Maleate
BioElectro Day
jet-Alert Maximum Strength Alertness Aid
Headache Relief Mild
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Stay Awake
Bayer Migraine Formula
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine
Fioricet with Codeine
Goodys Migraine Relief
NoDoz Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Midol Multi-symptom Caplets Extra Strength
Acetaminophen 300mg, Caffeine & Codeine
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Vanquish
Cafergot
Good Sense Stay Awake
Dolgic Plus
Medi First Pain Ache
Novo-gesic C15
Dristan Capsules
Health Mart Migraine Formula
Pain Relief Added Strength
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Vanquish Digital Headache
Anacin
Harris Teeter Migraine Relief
Uricalm Intensive
Vanapain
Asa-caffeine-codeine
PMS-pharnal Tablets
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
Extra Strength Pain Relief
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Atasol 30
Family Wellness Pain Relief Powder
Walgreens Pain Relief Powder
Lil Drug Store Headache Relief Extra Strength
Citramon
Alert Alertness Aid
Lil Drug Store NoSnooz Maximum Strength
Topcare stay awake maximum strength
Fiorinal-C 1/2
Pep-Back Peak Performance
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
Tylenol No 1 Tab
Headache Pain Reliever
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine Tablets
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
5%Minoxidil Hair Growth Serum
Dg Health Headache Relief
Exdol 15tab
Basic Care Headache Relief
Bc Max
Dolomine 37
Midol Extra Strength Gelcaps
Acetaminophen-caffeine-codeine
Ergodryl Cap
Headache Relief Extra Strength
Fiorinal Tab
Midol
Exdol-30
Circle K NoSnooze
Equaline migraine formula
Neo Tigol Tab
Orbivan
Powerbooster Original
Alert Aid Caffeine Tablets 175mg
Acetaminophen Aspirin and Caffeine
7 Select Migraine Formula
Novominsyrup
Bayer Rapid Relief
Caffeine Citrate
Careline Perfect Care BB
BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE and CODEINE PHOSPHATE
BC Cherry
Diurex Ultra
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
Menstrual Pain Relief
Excedrin Extra Strength Geltabs
Butal/APAP/Caff
Synalgos
Drowz Away Maximum strength
Triatec-8 Fort
Careone Stay Awake
A.C. & C 8mg Tab
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
SohMed Alertness Aid
Wigraine Tab
Trianal C¼
Atasol 8
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Ana-dent
Care One migraine relief
Esgic-Plus
Fiorinal
Cafergot Sup
Extra Strength Back and Body
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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