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
Guaranine
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Methyltheobromine
Caféine
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Coffeinum
Caffeinum
Coffein
1-methyltheobromine
Mateína
7-methyltheophylline
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Theine
Thein
Anhydrous caffeine
Cafeína
Caffeine
Caffeine citrate
Teína
Koffein
Brand Names
Extraprin
Texaclear Pain Reliever
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain Relief
Ru-21 Hangover Relief
Basic Care Headache Relief
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine and 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Acetaminophen Aspirin Caffeine
Leader Migraine Relief
Added Strength Pain Reliever
Maximum Strength Menstrual Complete
Pain Aid ESF
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Alert Tab 100mg
Pronal Tablets
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, Acetaminophen
4229 First Aid Kit
Menstrual Relief Extra Strength
ConRx pain Reliever
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief
Lil Drug Store NoSnooz Maximum Strength
Margesic
SohMed Pain Reliever
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
Only For HEADACHE
Alert Alertness Aid
Megral Tabs
Arco Pain Tab
Acetaminophen W Codeine Tab
Pain Free
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Acetaminophen 325 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine
jet-Alert Maximum Strength Alertness Aid
A.C.& C Tablets
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
Goodys Cool Orange
Arthriten Max
Cove Migraine Relief
GOODYS Hangover
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
Tylenol No.1 Forte Caplets
Nu-acetaco #1
Teva-tecnal
Acetaminophen Compound Tablets With Codeine 8mg
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
Extra Strength Headache Relief
Tension Headache Relief
Zebutal
Synalgos
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Up and Up Migraine Relief
Regular Strength Aspirin
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
NoDoz Alertness Aid
Headache Relief To Go
Excedrin Extra Strength
Medi First Pain Relief
Oradrine 2 Tab
Tylenol With Codeine No. 2 - Tab
C2 Tab With Codeine
Extra Strength Midol
Fiorinal
Topcare Pain Reliever Simple Relief
Caffeine 200 mg
Leader migraine formula
JET ALERT Double Strength
Ultra Headache Relief
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Powerbooster Mild
Headache Relief to Go
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Plus
217 Strong Tab
JET ALERT Regular Strength
Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Leader Headache Formula Added Strength
Acetaminophen 500 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Vanatol LQ
Uricalm Intensive
Aramark Pain Free
Vanquish
Ganmaoling 999
Panlor
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Healthy Accents Stay Awake
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Sedalmex
Basic Care Migraine Relief
Extra Strength Tylenol Total Cough, Cold & Flu
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Ac&c Tablets
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
BackAid Inflammatory Pain Formula
Exdol-30
pain relief back and body EXTRA STRENGTH
Midol Multi-symptom Caplets Extra Strength
Pain Reliever Added Strength
Triaminicin Colds & Flu Caplets
Alert Aid Caffeine Capsules 175mg
Allertness Aid
7 Select Migraine Formula
Smart Sense migraine relief
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Thompson XS Pain Ache
Tylenol No1 Forte Tablets With Codeine
C2 Buffered With Codeine Tab
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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