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
Thein
Coffein
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
7-methyltheophylline
Guaranine
Caffeine citrate
Methyltheobromine
Coffeinum
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Theine
1-methyltheobromine
Caféine
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Mateína
Anhydrous caffeine
Teína
Koffein
Cafeína
Caffeine
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Brand Names
Goodys Headache Relief Shot
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Health Mart Stay Awake
Bc Max
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and 8 Mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Ascomp with Codeine
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Family Wellness Migraine
A & C Tablets With Codeine 30mg
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
Artrifin 24 Caplets
Extra Strength Midol Relief
Alert Tab 100mg
Foster and Thrive Migraine Relief
Midol Complete
Tension Headache Relief
Herbopyrine Tab 325mg
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Pain Stoppers
Wigraine Suppositories
Phrenilin Forte
NoSnooze Circle K
Excinol Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine
Arthriten Joint Pain Relief
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Health Mart Migraine Relief
MigraTen
Smart Sense Stay Awake
BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE and CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Wigraine Tab
Crane Safety XS Pain Relief
Excedrin Extra Strength Geltabs
Extra Pain Relief Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID) and Caffeine
Emercidin D Tab
Acetaminophen With Codeine - Caplet
Dolomine 37
Fiorinal Tab
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain Relief
Panlor SS
Trianal C¼
Neo-Lubrina Fuerte
217
Dg Health Migraine Relief
Basic Care Headache Relief
Asa and Caffeine
Extra Strength Headache Relief
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine
Topcare Migraine Relief
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Pain Reliever
Cove Migraine Relief
Pain Away Plus
Diurex Ultra
Nano Ppc
Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
Spirit (chewable Squares)
New Hanbang Col Cap
Ara Menstrual Complete
Bayer Headache
Menstrual Relief
Sedal3x
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
Pain Free
Trianal Tablet
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Green Guard Pain and Ache Relief
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine
Pancold A
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine
Extra Pain Reliever
Goodys Cool Orange
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
Novominsyrup
Exdol-30
Extra Strength Headache
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
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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