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
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Thein
Theine
Guaranine
3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purin-2,6-dion
Teína
Coffein
Coffeinum
Koffein
Mateína
Caffeine citrate
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine
Methyltheobromine
1-methyltheobromine
Caffeinum
Anhydrous caffeine
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine
Caffeine
7-methyltheophylline
Caféine
Cafeína
Brand Names
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
PANADOL Extra
692 Tablet
Menstrual Complete Maximum Strength
282 Tab
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Pain Relief Added Strength
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate
Orphengesic Forte
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
Norgesic Forte
Sed-max
Pain Stoppers EX
First Aid Shot Therapy Pain Relief
Equate Migraine Relief
Pain Stoppers Regular
C2 Buffered With Codeine Tab
Megral Tabs
Menstrual Pain Relief
282 Mep Tab
Trianal C½
Leader migraine formula
Tylenol With Codeine No. 3 - Tab
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Family Wellness Migraine
Fioricet with Codeine
Exdol-30
Midol Extra Strength Menstrual
Cafergot Pb Sup
Orbivan
PMS-pharnal Capsules
Headache relief Extra Strength
Sunmark stay awake
BackAid Inflammatory Pain Formula
Teva-lenoltec No. 1
Maximum Strength Menstrual Complete
Good Neighbor Pharmacy headache relief
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
BioElectro Day
Sunmark Tension Headache
Excinol Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Ergotamine
MigraTen
Cold Remedy Gan Mao Ling
Sedalmex Pain Reliever
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Backprin
Wampole-acetaminophen/codeine/caffeine
Emertabs Tab
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
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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