Caffeine

This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Caffeine but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.


Overview:

Caffeine
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Caffeine, a naturally occurring xanthine derivative like theobromine and the bronchodilator theophylline, is used as a CNS stimulant, mild diuretic, and respiratory stimulant (in neonates with apnea of prematurity). Often combined with analgesics or with ergot alkaloids, caffeine is used to treat migraine and other headache types. Over the counter, caffeine is available to treat drowsiness or mild water-weight gain. For management of fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, and for the short term treatment of apnea of prematurity in infants.

Mechanism Of Action:
Caffeine stimulates medullary, vagal, vasomotor, and respiratory centers, promoting bradycardia, vasoconstriction, and increased respiratory rate. This action was previously believed to be due primarily to increased intracellular cyclic 3′,5′-adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP) following inhibition of phosphodiesterase, the enzyme that degrades cyclic AMP. It is now thought that xanthines such as caffeine act as agonists at adenosine-receptors within the plasma membrane of virtually every cell. As adenosine acts as an autocoid, inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters from presynaptic sites but augmenting the actions of norepinephrine or angiotensin, antagonism of adenosine receptors promotes neurotransmitter release. This explains the stimulatory effects of caffeine. Blockade of the adenosine A1 receptor in the heart leads to the accelerated, pronounced "pounding" of the heart upon caffeine intake.

News Articles on Caffeine

Caffeine, Alcohol Drinks Targeted  -  14 Nov 2009
The FDA hasn't approved the use of caffeine in alcoholic beverages, and companies might have to show that experts generally think mixing caffeine and ... Wall Street Journal

SF: HERRERA APPLAUDS FDA PROBE INTO CAFFEINE-AND-ALCOHOL DRINKS  -  14 Nov 2009
The FDA today notified 27 manufacturers of the so-called alcoholic "energy" drinks that it is now weighing whether caffeine can legally be added to ... CBS 5

Abercrombie & Fitch 3rd-quarter profit falls  -  14 Nov 2009
The FDA issued a letter Friday to 30 beverage manufacturers, giving them 30 days to provide evidence that the combination of caffeine and alcohol is safe. ... Financial News USA (press release)

GENETICS: Do genetic tests hurt or help?  -  14 Nov 2009
DRINKING UP: Genetic tests are available that can tell you if and how your body will metabolise all that caffeine. Picture; STOCKXPERT IN THE US, ... Business Day

FOX 5 Top 5: Friday, November 13, 2009  -  14 Nov 2009
There are complaints the drinks appeal to underage drinkers and that the caffeine can mask the effects of the alcohol, leading to reckless behavior. ... MyFox Washington DC

US probes safety of energy drinks  -  14 Nov 2009
US regulators are launching an investigation into the health effects of popular energy drinks that combine both caffeine ... Financial Times

AG mckenna: alcoholic energy drinks are a recipe for disaster  -  14 Nov 2009
...“Alcohol plus caffeine equals a serious health threat, especially for young people,� mckenna said. “The jolt of caffeine or other stimulants masks the ... Access Washington

UPDATE 1-FDA killing buzz on alcohol energy drinks  -  14 Nov 2009
The companies have 30 days to send data showing how caffeine can be "safely and lawfully" added to alcoholic drinks, Joshua Sharfstein, principal deputy ... 路透中国

Some phobias more than just seasonal fright  -  14 Nov 2009
Students who ingest caffeine six hours before a test can experience a higher heart rate and blood pressure due to the stimulant they have put into their ... Junior College

TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY during an influenza pandemic  -  14 Nov 2009
Drink lots of fluids to prevent dehydration, including water, fruit juice, milk and hot beverages without caffeine. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol ... The Kingston Whig-Standard

To keep doctors away have tea daily  -  14 Nov 2009
Black tea generally has a stronger flavour and contains more caffeine than the less oxidized teas. Recent studies revealed that black tea has a number of ... Merinews

Quick Fixes to Add Years to Your Life!  -  14 Nov 2009
Sticking to a regular bedtime and avoiding caffeine abuse will help you get your zzzs. Only 5-10 percent of Americans are regular flossers. ... CBS News

Roundup 11/13: Expectations Game Edition  -  14 Nov 2009
The Food and Drug Administration has sent a letter to manufacturers of alcohol-laced energy drinks asking them to prove that the combination of caffeine and ... Science Magazine (blog)

National business briefs  -  14 Nov 2009
The FDA issued a letter Friday to 30 beverage manufacturers, giving them 30 days to provide evidence that the combination of caffeine and alcohol is safe. ... NewsOK.com

Indiana gives fans glimpse of its winning past  -  14 Nov 2009
Crean mixed lineups and altered strategies so frequently that at times he was too wrapped up to even ingest caffeine. He was demonstrative on the floor last ... The Herald-Times (subscription)

Gridiron Grind: This Poor Fan Never Misses a Kansas State Game  -  14 Nov 2009
..."Everything must be sugar free and all drink must be caffeine free and diet," he instructs online. Robert Lipson, visiting tailgaters recently, has attended ... Wall Street Journal

Google Gets Juiced up on Caffeine But Not Til 2010  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
Caffeine, what was once just a sandbox at Google for those who have too much time on their hands, take SEO as the word of god or write about this sort of ... ReelSEO Online Video News

Tired Katie Holmes gets a caffeine boost as goes on the coffee run  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
By Daily Mail Reporter The often elegant Katie Holmes looked like she needed a pick me up - and not just a caffeine boost - as she was spotted between ... Daily Mail

Ready For Caffeine???  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
For those of you not yet aware, Google has been testing a new algo/infrastructure nicknamed Caffeine. Until a few days ago the general public had a location ... Search Newz

Caffeine addict makes coffee art  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
AN artist addicted to caffeine has recreated classic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper out of COFFEE. ... The Sun

New coffee gives more than caffeine  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
This coffee will not only give the caffeine students crave during hectic schedules, but it offers a new flavor and a chance to help give to scholarship. ... Flyer News

A Place in Town  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
CAFFEINE FIX: Daylesford Organic, less than a quarter-mile away, serves tea and coffee. This apartment on the Rue Dauphine, on the Left Bank not far from ... Wall Street Journal

FDA questions safety of alcoholic energy drinks  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
The FDA issued a letter to 30 beverage manufacturers, saying they have 30 days to show evidence that the combination of caffeine and alcohol is safe. Forbes

Movie Star Told Her To Try e Cigarettes  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
Some 90 percent of North Americans consume caffeine in some form every day. Both nicotine and caffeine are addictive, yet the hypocritical anti-smoking ... 24-7PressRelease.com (press release)

How Much Caffeine is Too Much Caffeine?  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
None the less, I’ve had patients and friends tell me that they are going to try to cut down how much caffeine they consume. ... WABI

Just that little bit quicker: Google "caffeine" to boost search speeds  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
Social media blog Mashable asserts that Caffeine "seems more capable of producing real-time results," which would be an enormous bonus for search engine ... Brafton

Google Working To Speed Internet  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
No, it's not Caffeine, but it could replace the HTTP protocol, the fundamental technology driving the Web. The technology, spelled "speedy," is designed to ... Mediapost.com

Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: November 13, 2009  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Google shut down the Google Caffeine Sandbox and is pushing it out to a single data center soon. Google enhanced the keyword report in Webmaster Tools. ... Search Engine Roundtable (blog)

Caffeine Cuts into Sleep, Even Hours Later  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
..."Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant to counteract sleepiness, yet it has detrimental effects on the sleep of night-shift workers who must slumber ... LiveScience.com

BENEFITS OF CAFFEINE  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
The effect is the same whether the caffeine comes from the tea or coffee. Expert in the field of nutrition, Carrie Ruxton, said that she investigated 47 ... Javno.hr

Proposal to limit sugary beverages in state's schools  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
PALM BEACH GARDENS-Are drinks with caffeine and sugar on the way out for your kids at school? At the State Board of Education meeting Wednesday in Palm ... WPEC

Jesse Connolly at Huffington Post  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Here's what I do believe after some sleep and a break from the caffeine: we moved the equality ball further up the hill, not just in Maine, but everywhere ... Tips-Q GLBT News (blog)

Herrera crusading against “wide-awake drunksâ€?  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Herrera already made news by signing on with 13 state attorneys general to force MillerCoors' to reformulate its Sparks energy drink without caffeine and ... The San Francisco Examiner

With liberty and caffeine for all  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
Even younger children are consuming more caffeine. Children's consumption of soft drinks has doubled in the past 35 years, with sodas supplanting ... In-Forum

Best way to cut down on caffeine is with a gradual 'fade'  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
Caffeine not only keeps you from falling asleep at night, it also increases the number of times you wake up a night and interferes with deep sleep, ... In-Forum

Next time I'll tell them, 'Hold the fly!'  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
When I saw that the line was down to two cars, I thought surely the gods of caffeine were smiling upon me. I drove up to the speaker and said in the ... North Brunswick Sentinel

The ATM and ATR inhibitors CGK733 and caffeine suppress cyclin D1 levels and ...  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
Caffeine as well as more specific inhibitors of ATM (KU55933) or ATM and ATR (CGK733) have recently been shown to induce cell death in drug-induced ... 7thSpace Interactive (press release)

Bridges To Recovery: Cure Insomnia  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
Caffeine is well known stimulant. It is also a diuretic, encouraging urine production. Neither of these are required if you want to get to sleep. ... Los Angeles Public Relations

Feeling the Buzz in the Energy Market  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Common ingredients included amino acids, caffeine and/or caffeine-containing herbs, ginseng, sodium and vitamins—particularly B complex. ... Natural Products Industry Insider

Caffeine negatively impacts sleep: Study  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
By ingesting coffee to stay awake and feel energetic, night-shift workers may be digging a hole for themselves, for caffeine, a key ingredient of coffee, ... TheMedGuru

Get your caffeine fix  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
On consuming these brown beads, Kaldi experienced a heightened sense of alertness which today we would call a caffeine-induced high! ... Express Buzz

Cupuacu is the New Superfruit from the Amazon  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
The juice is drunk like an energy drink and has the same boosting effect of coffee, but without any caffeine. Natives in the rain forest, besides eating the ... Natural News.com (registration)

Eight cups of tea daily 'good for your health'  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
Researchers have found that the caffeine contained in drinks can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, and improve the brain power of drinkers by ... Press Trust of India

Hot Peppers and Caffeine Relieve Painful Feet, Toe Fungus and Foot Odor  -  ‎Nov 7, 2009‎
A new foot spray from Greensations fights pain and increases circulation with the power of hot peppers and caffeine. ThermaFeet targets foot pain and ... PR Web (press release)

Homebuyer Subsidy Should Expire  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
With an artificially low interest rate, the government essentially gave caffeine to the housing industry, propping up demand for it, and now we are ... Examiner.com

Expert Available  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
13, the FDA asked 30 munaufacturers of AEDs to provide safety data related to adding caffeine and other stimulants to their products. ... Newswise (press release)

Yvonne K. Fulbright  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
Evaluate your lifestyle for any substances associated with sleep disturbances, like caffeine or alcohol. Reconsider your sleeping arrangements if you have a ... FOXNews

Ways to Prevent Time Change From Disrupting Body Clock  -  ‎Oct 31, 2009‎
Stay away from caffeine and other stimulants, especially during the days before and after the time shift, and avoid napping for a few days because it can ... FOXNews

Eat right, sleep tight  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
Caffeine, meanwhile, stays in your system for up to 12 hours, so the effects of a pm latte could linger till midnight. Try skipping the joe tomorrow: Not ... The Daily Advertiser

Google exec Marissa Mayer describes perfect search engine and slams rivals  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
We told you earlier in the week that Google is preparing to roll out “Google Caffeine“, its faster, more real-time search algorithm but what else does the ... Mirror.co.uk

Once Again, Caffeine Linked to Miscarriage  -  Jan 21, 2008
By Serena Gordon. MONDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Caffeine consumption by pregnant women can increase the risk of miscarriage, a new study reports. ... Washington Post

Caffeine Boosts Short-Term Memory  -  Nov 30, 2005
By Miranda Hitti. “We still need to learn more about caffeine's effect on mental resources,� says Florian Koppelstaetter, MD, in a news release. ... FOXNews

Caffeine, exercise can team up to prevent skin cancer  -  Jul 31, 2007
WASHINGTON, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Regular exercise and little or no caffeine has become a popular lifestyle choice for many Americans. ... 新�网

Women told to limit caffeine during pregnancy  -  Nov 2, 2008
Pregnant women will be warned this week to limit their caffeine consumption to two cups of coffee a day or risk giving birth to underweight babies. ... Times Online

Decaf Coffee Isn't Caffeine-Free  -  Oct 11, 2006
By Jennifer Warner. That's according to a new study that shows even decaffeinated coffee comes with at least a small dose of caffeine. ... FOXNews

Caffeine May Protect Women's Brains, but Guys Are Out of Luck  -  Aug 7, 2007
By Brandon Keim. Women who drink three cups of coffee a day show less cognitive decline than women who drink a cup or less, report French neuroscientists. ... Wired News

Caffeine ups blood sugar level in diabetics: study  -  Jan 28, 2008
By Will Dunham. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cutting down on caffeine could help people with the most common form of diabetes better control their blood sugar ... Reuters

Caffeine metabolism tied to heart attacks  -  Mar 8, 2006
By LEE BOWMAN. When it comes to coffee consumption and heart-attack risk, a new study suggests that what's important is how quickly your body breaks down ... Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Caffeine content in soda can vary, study finds  -  Sep 4, 2007
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Looking for a quick pick-me-up to get through a long afternoon? Forget that cola. A fizzy citrus drink could provide even more of a boost ... msnbc.com

Caffeine-Stoked Energy Drinks Worry Docs  -  Oct 29, 2006
Rumors have swirled around Red Bull for years. Contrary to hearsay, the ingredient taurine (an amino acid important in making bile to aid digestion) is not ... Washington Post

Caffeine 'can increase breast cancer risk'  -  Oct 13, 2008
Women who drink more than four cups of coffee increase their risk of developing breast cancer by two-thirds, according to a new study. ... Telegraph.co.uk

Caffeine painkiller risk claimed  -  Sep 26, 2007
Reaching for the paracetamol alongside your morning coffee may be bad for your health, US research suggests. The Chemical Research in Toxicology study ... BBC News

Gregan's disclosure over caffeine use may force tablets back on...  -  May 19, 2005
The World Anti-Doping Agency is to consider putting caffeine tablets back on the banned substance list after several Australian athletes, including the ... Independent

AB to pull caffeine from alcohol drinks  -  Jun 26, 2008
By Joseph Spector, Gannett News Service. ALBANY, NY — Anheuser-Busch (BUD) agreed Thursday to stop selling caffeinated alcoholic beverages after an ... USA Today

Study shows no link between caffeine intake and premature births.  -  Jan 25, 2007
CHICAGO _ Pregnant coffee drinkers take heart: A new study provides evidence that moderate caffeine intake will not cause a baby to be born early or ... Free with registration - Chicago Tribune - AccessMyLibrary.com

Study claims caffeine can help athletes  -  Jun 22, 2005
LONDON - Caffeine can help athletes by boosting the body's absorption of carbohydrates, scientists at the University of Birmingham said Wednesday. ... msnbc.com

Study finds caffeine abuse among young Americans  -  Oct 16, 2006
CHICAGO – Young Americans searching for a legal high or just trying to stay alert may be abusing caffeine pills, sending some to the hospital, ... San Diego Union - Tribune - San Diego Union Tribune

MillerCoors to remove caffeine from Sparks  -  Dec 19, 2008
MILWAUKEE -- MillerCoors announced today it will remove caffeine and three other ingredients from its Sparks alcoholic energy drink in a deal with 13 states ... Los Angeles Times

Beer spiked with caffeine is new tonic for drowsy drinkers  -  Feb 6, 2005
By Philip Sherwell in Washington. A beer that contains the equivalent of half a normal cup of coffee has gone on sale in the United States after successful ... Telegraph.co.uk

Welcome to Caffeine Country  -  Jan 26, 2007
America loves to get wired. Now more products are starting to incorporate that caffeine rush. by Moira Herbst. America is a caffeinated nation. ... BusinessWeek

Can caffeine protect against Alzheimer's?  -  Nov 6, 2006
By Kathleen Fackelmann, USA TODAY. Instead, she's hoping new research that shows caffeine may protect against Alzheimer's pans out: The 56-year-old from ... USA Today

Caffeine doubles miscarriage risk, study finds  -  Jan 22, 2008
Women who drink even moderate amounts of caffeine during pregnancy -- whether from coffee, tea, caffeinated soft drinks or hot chocolate -- have almost ... CTV.ca

High Caffeine Pop from 'Energy Drinks' Revealed  -  Mar 15, 2006
By Jeff Minerd,. GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 15 - Most so-called energy drinks are loaded with caffeine far above the FDA limit set for carbonated colas such ... CNN

Wada to review caffeine after Gregan comments  -  May 18, 2005
Sydney - The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) will consider restoring caffeine to its list of banned substances after Australian Rugby Union captain George ... Independent Online

Coca-Cola to Put Caffeine Content Information on US Labels  -  Feb 22, 2007
By AP. ATLANTA, Feb. 21 (AP) — The Coca-Cola Company said Wednesday that it would put caffeine content information on the labels of all of its drink ... New York Times

Men more responsive to caffeine  -  Dec 23, 2008
A strong cup of coffee has a greater effect on men than women, research shows. In a study on 668 healthy volunteers, an espresso pepped up men after just 10 ... BBC News

A Jolt of Caffeine, by the Can  -  Nov 23, 2005
By MELANIE WARNER. Every day Tom Cabrera, a 27-year-old auto mechanic who lives in Middletown, RI, drinks a can of SoBe No Fear energy drink on his way to ... New York Times

Teens Are Waking Up To the Caffeine Habit  -  Jul 17, 2007
By Joseph Ax. Like many people, Nicole Rivera uses coffee to survive a long day of hard work. One cup in the morning, and sometimes a second at lunch for a ... Washington Post

Emerging health concern: The abuse of caffeine.  -  Nov 21, 2006
Nov. 21--To get a good kick from caffeine, most people need only drink a 6-ounce cup of coffee, about 100 milligrams. But on a popular pro-drug Web site, ... Free with registration - Chicago Tribune - AccessMyLibrary.com

Know What's In Your Energy Drink?  -  Sep 24, 2008
But given that these drinks vary widely in caffeine content and ... Griffiths: For years, we had caffeine products on the market called soft drinks and the ... Forbes

Concerns raised over caffeine-fuelled beer  -  Jul 4, 2005
By LOUISE BARNETT. A BEER made with a caffeine additive is to be launched in the UK - amid fears that it might fuel binge drinking. ... Scotsman

States request warning label on caffeine drink  -  May 11, 2007
Twenty-nine state attorneys general urged Anheuser-Busch Cos. to warn buyers of its alcoholic drinks spiked with caffeine about the dangers of mixing the ... Toronto Star

Decaf coffee may still pack a mini-caffeine punch  -  Oct 20, 2006
By Anne Harding. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Decaf coffee is often not totally caffeine-free, a new study shows. In fact, while these beverages have far ... Reuters

Studies paint mixed health picture of caffeine  -  Jan 22, 2008
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Two new studies paint a conflicting health picture for women coffee drinkers, with one suggesting caffeine may lower the risk of ... Reuters

Camels, Llamas Help Make Caffeine-Detecting Dipsticks  -  May 12, 2006
By Robert Roy Britt. While it might seem strange scientists would think to develop dipsticks to measure caffeine, how they're making them is even weirder. ... FOXNews

Study: Caffeine Might Reduce Post-Workout Pain  -  Jan 10, 2007
By Jeanna Bryner. Moderate doses of caffeine — the equivalent of two cups of coffee — can cut post-gym muscle pain, suggests a new but small study. ... FOXNews

Anheuser-Busch blends caffeine, ginseng, alcohol  -  Aug 8, 2005
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Young men who spend the work day gulping caffeinated drinks and the night in the bars now have a product aimed at easing the transition. ... USA Today

Caffeine during pregnancy can raise low birth weight risk  -  Nov 4, 2008
London, November 4: Intake of caffeine – even one cup of it daily – at any time during pregnancy is associated with an elevated risk of low birth weight, ... Expressindia.com

Caffeine to help preemies breathe doesn't increase neurological...  -  Nov 7, 2007
Giving premature infants caffeine therapy for breathing trouble doesn't increase the risk they will develop neurological problems and may, in fact, ... CBC.ca

Caffeine boosts breathing in premature infants  -  May 17, 2006
Many people rely on a caffeine kick from their morning coffee to boost their critical thinking. But for premature infants, a dose of caffeine may help with ... New Scientist

Schoolchildren addicted to caffeine because of energy drinks  -  Sep 2, 2008
Schoolchildren are becoming increasingly addicted to caffeine because of the growth of high energy drinks, according to experts. ... Telegraph.co.uk

State board suggests study of caffeine over reproductive concerns  -  Dec 10, 2007
By Samantha Young. AP. SACRAMENTO – A state advisory board on Monday called for a study to determine if sodas and energy drinks containing caffeine pose a ... San Diego Union - Tribune - San Diego Union Tribune

Slideshow: Monster Fueled by Caffeine  -  Jan 14, 2005
Delicious Library catalogs collections of books, movies and games. A video camera can be used to read the product's bar code, and the software downloads its ... Wired News

Study: Caffeine Makes People More Vulnerable to Persuasion  -  Jun 6, 2006
By Miranda Hitti. Planning to ask your boss for a raise? You might want to do it over a cup of coffee. A new study reports people may be more easily ... FOXNews

Athletes still taking caffeine to boost performance  -  Jul 28, 2008
By Amy Norton. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many competitive athletes believe that taking caffeine gives them an edge, despite doubts that it works -- and ... Reuters India

Caffeine May Ease Workout Pain  -  Jan 17, 2007
By none. (WebMD) You may not want to put coffee in your sports bottle just yet, but a new study suggests drinking the equivalent of two cups before exercise ... CBS News

Caffeine found to perk up part of brain. | Article from Chicago...  -  Nov 30, 2005
Caffeine found to perk up part of brain. ... find Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) articles. Byline: Ronald Kotulak CHICAGO _ Caffeine is the most widely used ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - HighBeam Research

Death by Caffeine: How Many Double-Shots Will Kill You?  -  Dec 19, 2006
By Randy Dotinga. A delightfully morbid website is offering some crucial numbers: how many caffeinated drinks you need to chug to shuffle off this mortal ... Wired News

Caffeine high  -  Nov 9, 2005
Next time you're out, don't be so quick to turn down that second (or third or fourth) cup of joe. A study released today in the Journal of the American ... Salon

Hey! Who Put the Caffeine in My Soap?  -  Oct 20, 2008
By John Cloud Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. Most adults know how many cups of coffee they can have before they get twitchy. We're a race of well-practiced, ... TIME

Genes may determine caffeine risks: study  -  Mar 7, 2006
With billions of cups of coffee consumed every year, many have asked whether so much caffeine could provide more than a morning jolt. ... CTV.ca

Caffeine addiction fear over soft drinks  -  Jan 7, 2007
SOFT drinks manufacturers are adding caffeine to their products, increasing the likelihood that children will become mildly addicted to them, ... Times Online

The Stay-Alert Secret of Caffeine  -  Apr 21, 2005
By Miranda Hitti. April 21, 2005 -- Just in time for final exams, scientists have figured out how caffeine keeps the brain buzzing when it's due for sleep. ... WebMD

What is caffeine?  -  Dec 9, 2008
Caffeine is a chemical found naturally in lots of products, like coffee beans and tea leaves. It's also added to some food, and drinks like chocolate. ... BBC News

YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CAFFEINE AND EAT IT TOO .  -  Jan 30, 2007
Dr. Robert Bohannon, above, wants you in his world. It's fast, upbeat, ovial and caffeine— tots of it But four to six cups of coffee a day aren't enough for ... St. Petersburg Times - Google News Archive

Caffeine May Boost Female Sex Drive  -  Jan 10, 2006
By LiveScience Staff. Caffeine motivates female rats to have more frequent sex, a new study suggests. But don't start guzzling more coffee just yet. ... FOXNews

Stimulus Plan for Candy: Pack It Full of Caffeine  -  Feb 13, 2008
By KATY MCLAUGHLIN. Buzz-inducing candy, spiked with caffeine and, often, vitamins, are the low-growth, $29 billion US candy, gum and chocolate industry's ... Wall Street Journal

Low dose of caffeine when pregnant may damage offspring's heart for …  -  Dec 17, 2008
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Drinking just two cups of coffee during pregnancy may affect fetal heart development and then reduce heart function over the ... 新�网

Waitress overdoses on caffeine after 14 shots of espresso  -  Aug 14, 2007
A teenage waitress who drank 14 shots of espresso during one shift was taken to hospital with palpitations and breathing difficulties. ... Times Online

In Starbucks country, caffeine hooks us and constantly lures us back...  -  May 15, 2005
We are a nation of Starbucks addicts, living from one coffee fix to another, jolting our brains with a beverage that could easily be mistaken for a ... San Francisco Chronicle

Schools' 'caffeine kid' alert  -  Sep 3, 2008
By EMMA MORTON. SCHOOL nurses have been told to watch for signs of caffeine addiction in kids caused by drinks including Red Bull and cola. ... The Sun

Study: caffeine may ease pain after exercise  -  Jan 23, 2007
BEIJING, Jan. 23 (Xinhuanet) -- US Researchers found that having two cups of coffee an hour before exercise may reduce muscle pain afterwards by 48 percent, ... 新�网

Winner of All American tests positive for caffeine  -  Oct 30, 2008
AP. RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM -- State racing officials say the winner of last month's All American Futurity at Ruidoso Downs has tested positive for caffeine. ... ESPN

Meanwhile: Need your caffeine fix? Have a doughnut - Opinion - …  -  Feb 5, 2007
If you believe, as I do, that darkness shrouded the Earth until someone thought to brew coffee at breakfast, at which time the stupor lifted, ... New York Times

Energy drinks' caffeine in line with coffee: report  -  Aug 6, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Despite such speedy-sounding names as "Full Throttle," "Amp" and "Rush," energy drinks pack a punch that is generally no stronger than ... Reuters UK

Caffeine overdose teenager warns others  -  Aug 13, 2007
By Nicole Martin. A student has warned people of the dangers of drinking too much coffee after she was rushed to hospital as a result of downing seven ... Telegraph.co.uk

Caffeine High  -  Aug 18, 2008
..." I -- we need a little jolt in the morning especially on this shelf. That Red -- a couple of hours go for some its copier -- for a growing number of people ... FOXNews

Get Your Caffeine Buzz Without the Coffee Breath  -  Aug 24, 2007
By Entrepreneur.com 08/24/07 - 02:07 PM EDT. AP Top Financial News At 9:50 Am EDT. Getting your morning -- or afternoon -- jolt no longer means standing 10 ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

Caffeine May Block High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's  -  Apr 2, 2008
By Kevin McKeever. WEDNESDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- A little caffeine every day could offer some protection from Alzheimer's disease for people with ... ABC News

Diet Pepsi gets caffeine boost  -  Feb 23, 2007
PepsiCo Inc. will start selling caffeine-boosted Diet Pepsi Max this summer to reach the young adult market. Diet Pepsi Max, aimed at those age 25 to 34, ... $2.95 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram - NewsBank

Study: Caffeine could be helpful to prevent MS disease  -  Jul 10, 2008
HELSINKI, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Mice exposed to caffeine were protected from developing symptoms of a disease similar to Multiple Sclerosis (MS), ... 央视国际

From The Times  -  Sep 29, 2008
But some experts caution that the caffeine content is a potential health risk and ... With some containing seven times as much caffeine as a strong cup of ... Times Online

Caffeine protects mice from UV-induced skin cancer  -  Apr 16, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Caffeine acts as a sort of "sun screen" when given to mice before their skin is exposed to and damaged by ultraviolet B (UVB) ... Reuters UK

Caffeine labeling is a megashot in the dark.  -  Sep 7, 2007
If you're dragging in the morning, hang in there. Someday you'll be able to eat caffeinated doughnuts and bagels with your coffee, apply caffeinated lip ... Free with registration - Chicago Tribune - AccessMyLibrary.com

New dipstick tests for caffeine.(Stimulants)  -  Dec 1, 2006
If you ever have wondered whether your favorite coffee, tea, or soda contains caffeine--despite its decaf label or the absence of caffeine on the ... Free with registration - USA Today (Magazine) - AccessMyLibrary.com

Caffeine buzz can take a toll on your health  -  Mar 2, 2008
Hooked on your morning venti latte? You're not alone. A recent study named Chicago as the "most caffeinated" city among 20 major U.S. metropolitan areas. ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Caffeine May Block High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's  -  Apr 9, 2008
WEDNESDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- A little caffeine every day could offer some protection from Alzheimer's disease for people with high cholesterol. ... Washington Post

Caffeine may be good for some aging hearts  -  Feb 21, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Drinking caffeinated beverages on a regular basis may provide significant protection against death from heart disease in the ... Reuters

Caffeine Addiction Is a Mental Disorder, Doctors Say  -  Jan 19, 2005
Question: What do heroin addicts who receive a daily dose of methadone have in common with people who feel they cannot function without that morning cup of ... National Geographic

Stimulation Sensation ; Caffeine is the fix for an entirely different...  -  May 7, 2007
..."He does it so that all he has to do is flip the switch in the morning," [Jenny MacCourt] said on a recent afternoon at the Intelligentsia coffee shop on ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Caffeine 'could help prevent MS'  -  Jun 30, 2008
Mice given the equivalent of six to eight cups of coffee a day were less likely to develop a disease similar to multiple sclerosis, a study found. ... BBC News

Caffeine and Pregnancy: How Risky?  -  Apr 15, 2008
By Laura Blue Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2008. Several studies suggest a link between caffeine consumption and risk of miscarriage. But the cause and effect has ... TIME

Caffeine soap set to give early risers that extra boost  -  Apr 20, 2007
Bars of caffeinated soap have gone on sale to give groggy early risers an extra boost in their morning shower. Each bar of Shower Shock soap contains around ... Daily Mail

Caffeine ... Exposed!  -  Mar 29, 2007
By STEFAN ASCHAN. Finally, we are receiving more information on labels from soda makers. What a great thing to have another tool that allows us to be aware ... ABC News

Did Too Much Caffeine Kill Anna Nicole Smith?  -  Mar 29, 2007
By Roger Friedman. AP. Here's a theory about Anna Nicole Smith's various drug interactions: Apparently, the antibiotic she was taking has a deleterious ... FOXNews

Drinks tripped up by excess caffeine.  -  Oct 3, 2006
Oct. 3--A double-shot of coffee may produce a bigger high than the new liquid "cocaine" and other so-called energy drinks loaded with sugar and caffeine, ... Free with registration - Newsday - AccessMyLibrary.com

Juicy jolts or risky sips?  -  Oct 31, 2006
It caused quite a shakeup recently, and not for its level of caffeine, ... "At what point do you say caffeine is not a drug that can have adverse side ... Free with registration - Kansas City Star - AccessMyLibrary.com

Miller adds two drinks (one with caffeine) to perk up competition: …  -  Jul 4, 2006
Jul. 4--Miller Brewing Co. is adding two fast-growing drinks -- including a caffeinated malt beverage -- as the company expands beyond its core beer brands, ... Free with registration - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - AccessMyLibrary.com

Calculating the caffeine and adding up stress  -  Mar 15, 2006
By Eric Nagourney. Is there such a thing as too much coffee? A recent study suggests there is. Researchers from Penn State have found that when volunteers ... New York Times

Teens Are Waking Up To the Caffeine Habit | Article from The Washingto...  -  Jul 17, 2007
Teens Are Waking Up To the Caffeine Habit ... find The Washington Post articles. Like many people, Nicole Rivera uses coffee to survive a long day of hard ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - HighBeam Research

Caffeine Before Breakfast May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes  -  May 20, 2008
Drinking caffeinated coffee before eating low-sugar cereal at breakfast may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in some people, according to researchers at ... ABC News

Dipstick Caffeine Test for Coffee  -  May 19, 2006
A St. Louis chemist is one of many people who ask for decaf, and then wonder if it's really decaf. Jack Ladenson says he's getting more sensitive to ... NPR

Feel a Buzz? There Might Be Caffeine in That  -  Feb 21, 2007
By ELISABETH LEAMY. While coffee drinkers knowingly guzzle hundreds of milligrams of caffeine every day, many consumers don't realize just how much caffeine ... ABC News

Latte Lovin': Caffeine May Boost Female Sex Drive  -  Jan 13, 2006
In the study, female rats that got their first shot of caffeine before mating were quicker than uncaffeinated females to scurry back to a male rat after sex ... FOXNews

The Truth About Caffeine; Health Care: Is Our Government Getting Too ...  -  Jan 26, 2008
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN HOST: This is HOUSE CALL. ... CNN International

Caffeine helps preemies breathe  -  May 18, 2006
Canadian Press Published on Thursday, May. 18, 2006 8:34AM EDT Last updated on Sunday, Apr. 05, 2009 9:15AM EDT. It's one of those odd twists of medicine: ... Globe and Mail

Researchers: Power Nap Better than Caffeine to Fight Afternoon Fatigue  -  Sep 4, 2007
Fighting afternoon fatigue? Try a quick nap instead of a cup of java, researchers say. A study, presented this weekend at an international sleep conference ... FOXNews

… Water Has Traces of Medicines; Tests Find 6 Drugs, Caffeine in DC,...  -  Mar 10, 2008
Pharmaceuticals, along with trace amounts of caffeine, were found in the drinking water ... In addition to caffeine, the drugs found in water treated by the ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - ProQuest Archiver

Emerging health concern: The abuse of caffeine. | Article from...  -  Nov 21, 2006
Emerging health concern: The abuse of caffeine. ... find Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) articles. Byline: Julie Deardorff Nov. 21--To get a good kick from ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - HighBeam Research

Caffeine may protect against MS  -  Jul 1, 2008
Scientists have found mice with an MS-like condition did not develop symptoms of the disease if they had the caffeine equivalent of eight cups of coffee a ... Mirror.co.uk

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Caffeine is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAcetaminophen; Alert-Pep; Anoquan; Butal Compound; Butalbital; Butalbital Compound; CFF; Cafamil; Cafcit; Cafecon; Cafeina; Cafergot; Caffedrine; Caffedrine Caplets; Caffein; Caffeine; Caffeine Pure; Caffeine, Anhydrous; Caffeine, Monohydrate; Caffeine, Synthetic; Caffine; Cafipel; Coffein; Coffeine; Compound 65; Darvon Compound; Darvon Compound-65; Dasin; Dexitac; Dexitac Stay Alert Stimulant; Dhc Plus; Diurex; Durvitan; Eldiatric C; Enerjets; Ercatab; Esgic; Esgic-Plus; Femcet; Fioricet; Fiorinal; Guaranine; Hycomine; Invagesic; Invagesic Forte; Keep Alert; Kofein; Koffein; Lanorinal; Mateina; Maximum Strength Snapback Stimulant Powders; Medigesic Plus; Methyltheobromide; Methyltheobromine; Migergot; Miudol; Monomethyl Derivative of Theophylline; NCI-C02733; NSC 5036; Natural Caffeinum; Nix Nap; No-Doz; Nodaca; Nodoz Maximum Strength Caplets; Norgesic; Norgesic Forte; Organex; Orphengesic; Orphengesic Forte; Pep-Back; Phensal; Propoxyphene Compound 65; Propoxyphene Compound-65; Quick Pep; Refresh'n; Sk 65 Compound; Stim; Synalgos-Dc; Thein; Theine; Theobromine Me; Theophylline Me; Triad; Ultra Pep-Back; Vivarin; Wake-Up; Wigraine

Drug Category:
Caffeine is categorized under the following by the FDA: Central Nervous System Stimulants; Anorexigenic Agents; Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors; ATC:N06BC01

Dosage Forms:
CAPSULE; DROPS; LIQUID; PILL; TABLET

Absorption:
Readily absorbed after oral or parenteral administration. The peak plasma level for caffeine range from 6-10mg/L and the mean time to reach peak concentration ranged from 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
1,3,7-trimethyl-3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione





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