Therapeutic Uses of Caffeine

Acute Toxic Effects of Caffeine Chronic Effects of Caffeine Use Therapeutic Uses of Caffeine Conclusions Summary 

We begin our review of caffeine by presenting the sources of caffeine and a brief history of its use. We then discuss current prevalence statistics. Following that we describe caffeine s pharmacological action, development of tolerance to and physical dependence on caffeine, and caffeine s acute and chronic effects. We conclude with a review of some therapeutic uses of caffeine and other major methylxanthine drugs. 

Most people take their caffeine orally, as is apparent in Table 8.1, which highlights the wide range of caffeine products that adults and children consume regularly. Compounds synthesized to treat some medical problems also contain caffeine, even 

Beverages Brewed coffee Instant coffee Decaffeinated coffee Brewed tea Pepsi-Cola Coca-Cola Mountain Dew Dr Pepper 

Anacin, aspirin compound, Bromo-Seltzer 32 mg/tablet 

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