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
Cafeína
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Mateína
1-methyltheobromine
Anhydrous caffeine
Caféine
Theine
Coffein
Koffein
Methyltheobromine
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
7-methyltheophylline
Caffeinum
Guaranine
Thein
Caffeine citrate
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Coffeinum
Caffeine
Teína
Brand Names
pain relief back and body EXTRA STRENGTH
Saridon - A
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine
Cotabs
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
Caffeine 200 mg
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution USP
Exdol 8 Tab
Vanapain
Headache Pain Reliever
Diurex WaterCaps
Bc Cherry
Acetaminophen Aspirin Caffeine
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
Circle K Headache Relief
Leader migraine formula
Acetaminophen W Codeine Tab
Sunmark migraine relief
Excedrin Tension Headache
Stay Alert Alertness Aid
Stanback
Nervine
Migraine Formula
Ergotamine
Bayer AM extra stength
Anacin Extra Strength Tablet
JET ALERT Regular Strength
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Novo-gesic C30
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Extra Strength Back and Body
Orbivan
Acetaminophen 500 Mg With 15 Mg Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine with Codeine Phosphate
Painex Tab 0.25gr
Basic Care Migraine Relief
Alert Aid Caffeine Capsules 175mg
NoDoz MAXIMUM STRENGTH ALERTNESS AID
Oradrine 2 Tab
Neo-Lubrina Fuerte
Fairfield Health Products Extra Strength
Tylenol No.1 Forte Caplets
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Stay Awake
Cafergot Sup
Cafergot Pb Tab
DG Health migraine relief
Midol Multi-symptom Caplets Extra Strength
Goodys Cool Orange Headache
Healthy Accents migraine formula
Triaminicin Colds & Flu Caplets
Apo-acetaco #1
Acet 2
JET ALERT Double Strength
Acetaminophen Headache Ultra Relief
Headache Relief To Go
Anacin Tablet
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg
Extra Strength Midol Relief
Health Mart Stay Awake
Phrenilin
Anacin Extra Strength Caplets
Teva-lenoltec No. 3
Valumeds Maximum Strength Stay Awake
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Megral Tabs
357 Super Magnum
999 GANMAOLING Cold
Excedrin Mild Headache Caplets
Instantine - Tablets
Extra Pain Relief Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID) and Caffeine
Blowfish
Healthy Accents headache relief added strength
ConRx pain Reliever
Ergotamine Tartrate, Caffeine
Quality Choice Pain Relief Powder
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Arco Pain Tab
Sedalmex Pain Reliever
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
Alertness Aid
Texaclear Pain Reliever
GenCare Headache Relief
Alka-seltzer Morning Relief
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Pain Aid ESF
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain relief
Leader Headache Formula Added Strength
Topcare Headache Formula
Foster and Thrive Migraine Relief
Emertabs Tab
Headache Formula Extra Strength
Midol Extra Strength Menstrual
Goodys Migraine Relief
Stay Awake
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Bayer Back and Body Extra Strength
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Signature Care Migraine Relief
Nano Ppc
NoSnooze Circle K
FLO PMS Complete
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Sunmark stay awake
222 Tablets
Back and Body Extra Strength
Sed-max
Headache Relief to Go
Careline Perfect Care BB
Anacin
Buscapina
Tylenol Ultra Relief
Novo-gesic C15
Alertness Aid Maximum Strength
Tension Headache Aspirin Free
Sedalmex
A.C.& C Tablets
692 Tab
Extra Strength Menstrual Complete
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Best Choice Pain Relief Powder
SMITH BROS WILD CHERRY DAY TIME with Caffeine Soothing Drops
Cafergot Tab
Tylenol W Codeine No3 Tab
Tylenol With Codeine No. 3 - Tab
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine Tablets
Excedrin Tension Headache Pain Reliever
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Smart Sense Migraine Formula
Good Sense headache formula added strength
SohMed Pain Reliever
Drowz Away Maximum strength
Ac and C Tab 1/8gr
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
Vtol LQ
Excedrin Migraine, TRAVEL BASIX
Arthriten Max
Midol Complete
Acetaminophen 500 Mg Compound Tablets With Codeine
Acetaminophen, Caffeine & Codeine
Unishield Pain Zapper
Diurex Water Pills XPL
Medi First Pain Ache
Equaline Stay Awake
Geworin
Exdol-15
Aramark Back Relief
Migraine Relief
Excedrin Migraine
Novo-gesic-C8
Stay Alert Aid
Extra Pain Reliever
Wigraine Suppositories
Vanquish
Goodys Extra Strength
Vanquish Digital Headache
Acetaminophen-caffeine-codeine
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Pain Reliever
Panlor
A & C Tablets With Codeine 30mg
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
Adults Acetaminophen and Caffeine Pain Reliever Fever Reducer
Alert Aid
Goodys Cool Orange
Butalbital, Acetominophen and Caffeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine - Caplet
Headache Relief Added Strength
Advanced Pain Reliever
Equate Migraine Relief
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
Sugarloaf Spring Caffeine, Caffeinated Spring Water
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Sunmark Migraine Relief
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
Pain Stoppers Regular
Harris Teeter Migraine Relief
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Extra Strength Headache, Caseys 4good
Acetaminophen Ultra Relief Extra Strength
Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine
C2 Tab With Codeine
Spirit (chewable Squares)
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
ConRx Alert
Ac&c Tablets
282 Tablets
Fiorinal-C 1/2
Re-action E
Aspirin Rapid Relief
Midol Extra Strength Gelcaps
Medique Pain Off
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Arthriten Inflammatory Pain Formula
Xpect Pain Away
Only for Headache
Neo Tigol Tab
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
Antidol Tablets
Health Mart Migraine Formula
Ana-dent
Maximum Strength Menstrual Complete
Pancold S
Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine
Ru-21 Hangover Relief
MigraTen
Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Midol Regular
Powerbooster original
Bayer Headache
Diurex Ultimate
PMS-pharnal Tablets
Orphengesic Forte
Leader Migraine Relief
Extra Strength Contac Plus Cold Nasal Congestion
Esgic
Alert
7 Select Migraine Formula
Elevate Hair Regrowth Foam
Alertness Aid Stay Awake
Anacin Caplets
GOODYS Hangover
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Alka-Seltzer Hangover 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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