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
Caffeine
Koffein
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Teína
Caféine
Coffeinum
Thein
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
1-methyltheobromine
Caffeine citrate
Guaranine
Methyltheobromine
Anhydrous caffeine
Theine
Mateína
Coffein
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Cafeína
7-methyltheophylline
Caffeinum
Brand Names
Megral Tabs
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Diurette Water Pills
Elevate Hair Regrowth Foam
Powerbooster Mild
Excedrin Tension Headache
Unishield Pain Ache
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
Penzal Q
Fiorinal Tab
MEDIQUE Back Pain Off
Pain Free Plus
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Good Sense headache formula added strength
NoDoz MAXIMUM STRENGTH ALERTNESS AID
Fioricet with Codeine
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
Acetaminophen 500mg, Caffeine and 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
GenCare Headache Relief
Stanback
Citramon
Only for Headache
Cafcit
First Aid Direct Backache and Muscle Relief
Triatec-8
Anacin Tablet
Goodys Extra Strength
Acetaminophen With Codeine - Caplet
Teen Midol Complete
Butalbital, Acetominophen and Caffeine
Alert Tab 100mg
Menstrual Relief Extra Strength
Nano Ppc
Acetaminophen 325 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
BC Arthritis
Menstrual Relief
Vanatol LQ
Migergot
Teva-tecnal C 1/4
Acet 3
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Sunmark Headache Relief
Saridon - A
Anacin AF
Topcare Pain Reliever Simple Relief
Caffeine Citrate
Trianal C¼
Menstrual Pain Relief
Phrenilin Forte
Equaline migraine formula
Basic Care Headache Relief
Orphengesic Forte
Esgic-Plus
Signature Care Migraine Relief
Dollar General Headache Powders
Truemed Group LLC
Ara Menstrual Complete
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
Powerbooster Original
Extra Strength Pain Relief
Neo-Lubrina Fuerte
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Pain Relief Added Strength
Stay Awake Maximum Strength
Pancold S
A.C.& C Tablets
Anacin Extra Strength Caplets
Butalbital Compound
Pain Stoppers Regular
Cafergot Sup
Pain Aid ESF
Smart Sense Stay Awake
Sedalmex
Adults Acetaminophen and Caffeine Pain Reliever Fever Reducer
Fiorinal
Triaminicin Colds & Flu Caplets
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Extra Strength Contac Plus Cold Nasal Congestion
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine with Codeine Phosphate
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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