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Comparing Caffeine

Caffeine

Prescribed for Hypersomnia, Apnea of Prematurity. May also be prescribed off label for Asthma.

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

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7.7
20 Reviews

For Asthma This medicine works very well at reducing my asthma symptoms. However, it causes me to have tremors.

7
Anonymous

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Side Effects

See the full caffeine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 3 mL
Dosage citrate 20 mg/mL
Per Unit* $4.97 - $12.49
Cost* $14.90 - $37.46
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral liquid

Brand Names
357 HR Magnum, Alert, Cafcit, Caffedrine, ConRx Alert, Diurex Maximum Relief Water Caps, Diurex... more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

4 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Caffeine Citrate Injection

N
Category N Not classified

Excluding Caffeine Citrate Injection

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FDA Alerts

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 92 drugs are known to interact with caffeine:

  • 11 major drug interactions (87 brand and generic names)
  • 34 moderate drug interactions (161 brand and generic names)
  • 47 minor drug interactions (208 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 21, 1999

WADA Class

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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