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
Coffein
Anhydrous caffeine
1-methyltheobromine
Caffeine citrate
Caffeine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Caffeinum
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Methyltheobromine
Coffeinum
Mateína
Cafeína
Teína
Koffein
Guaranine
Thein
Caféine
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
7-methyltheophylline
Theine
Brand Names
Fioricet
Only for Headache
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod Phos Tab
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
217 Strong Tab
C2 Buffered With Codeine Tab
Panlor SS
Alagesic LQ
Pain Free
Medi First Pain Ache
Asa and Caffeine
Arthriten Max
Asa-caffeine-codeine
Health Mart Stay Awake
7 Select Migraine Formula
Menstrual Relief Extra Strength
Cafizetamol Forte
Truemed Group LLC
Good Sense Headache Relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
MigraTen
Extra Strength Contac Plus Cold Nasal Congestion
Circle K NoSnooze
Family Wellness Migraine
Cl Light
Fiorinal Tab
Acetaminophen Relief Regular Strength
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
Good Sense Migraine Formula
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
Anacin Tablet
Midol
Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution USP
Medi First Plus Pain Ache
Stay Awake Maximum strength
Care One headache relief added strength
Buscapina
282 Tablets
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
Pain Stoppers
Aspirin Rapid Relief
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
Equaline Stay Awake
SohMed Alertness Aid
Stay Alert Alertness Aid
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
JET ALERT Regular Strength
Alka-seltzer Morning Relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Novo-gesic C30
SohMed Pain Reliever
Leader Alertness Aid
Trianal Tablet
Trianal C¼
Menstrual Relief
Butalbital, Acetominophen and Caffeine
Apo-acetaco #1
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief
Midol Multi-symptom Caplets Extra Strength
Quality Choice Pain Relief Powder
Ara Menstrual Complete
Bc Max
Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Adults Acetaminophen and Caffeine Pain Reliever Fever Reducer
Acetaminophen Compound Tablets With Codeine 8mg
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Acetaminophen Aspirin Caffeine
Excedrin Migraine, CVP HEALTH
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Plus
Vanatol LQ
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod. Phos. Tab
Extra Strength Tylenol Total Cough, Cold & Flu
pain relief back and body EXTRA STRENGTH
Darvon N Compound Pulvule 405
C2 Tab With Codeine
New Hanbang Col Cap
Sinugex 38
Aramark Pain-Free Extra Strength
Green Guard Pain and Ache Relief
Oradrine 2 Tab
Health Mart Migraine Relief
Arthriten Joint Pain Relief
Midol One
Medi First Pain Relief
Excedrin Migraine
Dolgic Plus
PMS-pharnal-C 1/4 Capsules
Pain Stopper Extra
Butalbital, aspirin, and caffeine
Tylenol With Codeine No. 2 - Tab
Margesic
EXCEDRIN Tension Headache
Acetaminophen 500 Mg Compound Tablets With Codeine
Extra Strength Headache
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Teen Pms Relief Complete Caplets
Migrenol
Diurette Water Pills
Thompson XS Pain Ache
Complete Menstrual Relief
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain relief
Teva-lenoltec No. 3
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
4248 First Aid Kit
Saridon - A
Exdol-30
Goodys Cool Orange
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, and Acetaminophen
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Exaprin-AC
Migergot
Ac&c Tablets
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Diurex Water Pills
Geworin
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
Butalbital, Aspirin and Caffeine
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
Antidol Tablets
Extra Strength Back and Body
Added Strength Pain Reliever
Exdol 30tab
Dolex Forte
Synalgos
PMS-pharnal-C1/2 Capsules
Neo Tigol Tab
Excedrin Tension Headache
Midol Multi-symptom Gelcap Extra Strength
Butal/APAP/Caff
Butalbital Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Maximum Strength Menstrual Complete
Anacin Extra Strength
Phenfree Caffeine 100mg Capsules
Extraprin
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Orphengesic Forte
Caffeine 200 mg
Best Choice Pain Relief Powder
Teva-lenoltec No. 2
Xpect Pain Away
Powerbooster Mild
Esgic
Fioricet with Codeine
Bc
Stanback
Pain Relief Added Strength
Emercidin D Tab
Tylenol With Codeine No. 3 - Tab
Headache Formula Extra Strength
Atasol 15
Atasol 8
Basic Care Headache Relief
Tylenol Ultra Relief
Anacin Caplets
Acetaminophen 325 Mg Caffeine and Codeine
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Anacin Extra Strength Tablet
Tylenol No 1 Tab
Only For HEADACHE
Vanapain
Cafcit
Dolodol
Alert Aid Caffeine Capsules 175mg
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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