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caffeine

Development stage
Approved
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular, Rectal
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Overview

Caffeine is a bitter-tasting white crystalline purine alkaloid and methylxanthine. Its chemical formula is C8H10N4O2. It acts as a central nervous system stimulant by antagonizing adenosine receptors in the brain and spinal cord. This action temporarily prevents or relieves drowsiness and restores alertness. Caffeine is found naturally in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans, kola nuts, guarana berries and other plants where it functions as a natural pesticide. In humans it is widely consumed for its stimulant effects in beverages such as coffee and tea or as an ingredient in energy drinks and soft drinks[2][4][5].

Brand names
CaffedrineDexitacNO-DozNorgesicDurvitan
Other names
1,3,7-TrimethylxanthineGuaranineMateineTheineMethyltheobromine
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Targets

ADORA2B (Adenosine A2B receptor)ADORA3 (Adenosine A3 receptor)PDE (Phosphodiesterase family)ADORA1 (Adenosine receptor A1 subtype)ADORA2A (Adenosine A₂A Receptor)

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