Comparing Caffeine
Caffeine |
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Prescribed for Hypersomnia, Apnea of Prematurity. May also be prescribed off label for Asthma. |
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Prescription and OTC |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.7
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full caffeine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| 357 HR Magnum, Alert, Cafcit, Caffedrine, ConRx Alert, Diurex Maximum Relief Water Caps, Diurex... more | ||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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4 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Caffeine Citrate Injection
Category N
Not classified
Excluding Caffeine Citrate Injection See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with caffeine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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September 21, 1999 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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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For Asthma This medicine works very well at reducing my asthma symptoms. However, it causes me to have tremors.