Caffeine
- Generic Name
- Caffeine
- Brand Names
- Anacin, Arthriten Inflammatory Pain, Ascomp, Bc Arthritis, Bc Original Formula, Cafcit, Diurex, Dvorah, Esgic, Exaprin, Excedrin, Excedrin Tension Headache, Fioricet, Fioricet With Codeine, Fiorinal, Goody's Extra Strength, Goody's Headache Relief Shot, Goody's PM, Midol Complete, Midol Cramps & Bodyaches, Migergot, Norgesic, Norgesic Forte, Orbivan, Orphengesic, Pamprin Max Formula, Peyona, Stanback Headache Powder Reformulated Jan 2011, Trezix, Trianal, Trianal C, Triatec, Triatec-8, Vanatol, Vanatol S, Vanquish, Vivarin, Peyona (previously Nymusa), Gencebok
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C8H10N4O2
- CAS Number
- 58-08-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 3G6A5W338E
- Background
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. It can be sourced from coffee beans, but also occurs naturally in various teas and cacao beans, whic...
- 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. In addition, it is indicated in combination with sodium benzoate to treat respiratory depression resulting from an overdose with CNS depressant drugs. Caffeine has a broa...
- Associated Conditions
- Acute Pain, Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity, Common Cold, Dyspepsia, Fatigue, Fever, Flu caused by Influenza, Headache, Menstrual Pain, Myalgia, Pain, Pain caused by Rheumatism, Primary apnea of premature newborns, Respiratory Depression, Somnolence, Tension Headache, Toothache, Under-eyes Dark Circles, Vascular Headaches, Moderate Pain
- Associated Therapies
- Analgesia, Antacid therapy, Athletic Performance
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