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

Effect of Feedings on Caffeine in Premature Infants

First Posted Date
2014-11-18
Last Posted Date
2017-09-13
Lead Sponsor
Duke University
Target Recruit Count
50
Registration Number
NCT02293824
Locations
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North Carolina Children's Hospital, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States

The Effect of BI 187004 on the Pharmacokinetics of Cytochrome P450 Substrates (Caffeine, Warfarin, Omeprazole, Metoprolol and Midazolam) and a P Glycoprotein Substrate (Digoxin)

First Posted Date
2014-10-01
Last Posted Date
2014-12-23
Lead Sponsor
Boehringer Ingelheim
Target Recruit Count
24
Registration Number
NCT02254148
Locations
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1307.19.1 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site, Biberach, Germany

Effect of Oral Caffeine and L-Citrulline Supplementation on Arterial Function in Healthy Males

First Posted Date
2014-08-12
Last Posted Date
2020-12-29
Lead Sponsor
Florida State University
Target Recruit Count
16
Registration Number
NCT02214290

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Multiple Doses of Isavuconazole on the Pharmacokinetics of Repaglinide and Caffeine

First Posted Date
2014-05-01
Last Posted Date
2014-05-01
Lead Sponsor
Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.
Target Recruit Count
24
Registration Number
NCT02128321
Locations
🇺🇸

Parexel Early Phase Clinical Unit, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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