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
1-methyltheobromine
Koffein
Caféine
Caffeine citrate
Thein
Caffeine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Mateína
Coffein
Theine
Guaranine
Anhydrous caffeine
Teína
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Caffeinum
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
7-methyltheophylline
Methyltheobromine
Cafeína
Coffeinum
Brand Names
Drowz Away Maximum strength
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Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
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Sed-max
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Vivarin
Headache Relief To Go
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First Aid Direct Backache and Muscle Relief
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Alert Aid Caffeine Tablets 175mg
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Headache Relief Mild
282 Tablets
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Headache Relief Added Strength
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets
Esgic-Plus
Stay Alert Aid
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ConRx Alert
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Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
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A & C Tablets With Codeine 15mg
Only For HEADACHE
Bc Max
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Cafergot
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Extra Strength Headache, Caseys 4good
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Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
Cafergot Pb Tab
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Dolomine 37
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Tension Headache Relief
Stay Awake
Equaline Stay Awake
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Valumeds Maximum Strength Stay Awake
Dg Health Headache Relief
Isometheptene Mucate, Caffeine, and Acetaminophen
692 Tablet
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Exaprin
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
Zebutal
Acetaminophen W Codeine Tab
Ac and C Tab 1/8gr
Vanapain
Crane Safety XS Pain Relief
A.C.& C Tablets
Midol Multi-symptom Gelcap Extra Strength
Pep-Back Peak Performance
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
Exdol-8
Excedrin Migraine, CVP HEALTH
Sedal3x
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Gravergol Capsules
Tamicode Tablets
Aramark Pain-Free Extra Strength
4229 First Aid Kit
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Pain Reliever Extra Strength
Apo-acetaco #1
Dolex Forte
Goodys Headache Relief Shot
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Novominsyrup
Wampole-acetaminophen/codeine/caffeine
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Topcare stay awake maximum strength
Margesic
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Headache Relief
357 Super Magnum
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Fiorinal
Menstrual Complete Pain Relief
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Goodys Cool Orange
PANADOL Extra
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
Aerotab Pain Reliever
Sunmark Migraine Relief
Butalbital Compound
Unishield Pain Ache
Goodys PM Pain Reliever
Smart Sense Stay Awake
Acetaminophene Codeine Et Cafeine Fort
Pain Reliever Added Strength
Aramark Back Relief
282 Mep Tab
Dolodol
Ultra Headache Relief
Teen Midol Complete
Equate Migraine Relief
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Midol Extra Strength Gelcaps
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
Cafergot Sup
JET ALERT Regular Strength
Neo Tigol Tab
Careline Perfect Care BB
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Alagesic LQ
Up and Up Migraine Relief
Midol
Calmine Tab
Phrenilin
Bayer Back and Body Extra Strength
Walgreens Pain Relief Powder
Powerbooster Mild
Bayer Rapid Relief
Acetaminophen 325 C & C
Excedrin Migraine, TRAVEL BASIX
Esgic
Backprin
A.C. & C. 8mg
Headache Pain Reliever
Sedalmex
Uricalm Intensive
Saridon - A
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Ergotamine
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Exdol-30
Scot-Tussin Original SF Multi-Symptom
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Dvorah
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Ganmaoling 999
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Good Sense Stay Awake
Sinugex 38
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief
GOODYS Hangover
Alertness Aid
Vanquish
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NoDoz Alertness Aid
Acetaminophen 500 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
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Butalbita,Acetaminophen and Caffeine
A.C. & C 8mg Tab
Health Mart Stay Awake
Pancold A
Butal/APAP/Caff
Elevate Hair Regrowth Foam
Healthy Accents Stay Awake
Atasol 15
Topcare Headache Formula
Acetaminophen 325 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
292 Tablets
Synalgos
Acetaminophen Caffeine & 8mg Cod. Phos. Tab
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
Anacin Extra Strength
Unishield Pain Zapper
Lil Drug Store NoSnooz Maximum Strength
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
Ru-21 Hangover Relief
Extra Strength Pain Aid
PMS-pharnal Capsules
Cafizetamol Forte
Trianal Capsules
Extra Strength Midol Relief
Spirit (chewable Squares)
Maximum Strength Menstrual Complete
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
NoDoz Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Ascomp with Codeine
Healthy Accents headache relief added strength
NoSnooze Circle K
Prodrin
Smart Sense migraine relief
ConRx pain Reliever
Pain Reliever 2
Acetaminophen Relief Regular Strength
SohMed Pain Reliever
Pain Stoppers EX
Fiorinal with Codeine
Teva-tecnal C 1/4
Health Mart Migraine Formula
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Excedrin Extra Strength Geltabs
Fioricet with Codeine
Alka-seltzer Morning Relief
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Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Health Mart Migraine Relief
MigraTen
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GenCare Headache Relief
Pronal - C1/2 Capsules
Tension Headache
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217 Strong Tab
Tension Headache Aspirin-Free
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
Equaline headache formula added strength
Cl Light
FLO PMS Complete
Wigraine Tab
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
Butalbital Acetaminophen and Caffeine
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain relief
Alert Tab 100mg
Family Wellness Pain Relief Powder
Only for Headache
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Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Menstrual Complete
Atasol 30
Antidol Tablets
Awake Maximum Strength
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Instantine Tab
Dristan Capsules
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
Xpect Pain Away
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Blowfish
EXCEDRIN Tension Headache
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Sedalmex Pain Reliever
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Migergot
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Signature Care Migraine Relief
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Extraprin
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Midol One
Nervine Tab
Nu-acetaco #1
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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