Caffeine And Sodium Benzoate

Generic Name: caffeine and sodium benzoate

Central Nervous System Stimulant [EPC]Over-the-Counter (OTC)

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DESCRIPTION Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection, USP is a clear, sterile, nonpyrogenic, solution of Caffeine Alkaloid. Each mL contains: Caffeine (anhydrous) 125 mg; Sodium Benzoate (added to increase the solubility of Caffeine) 125 mg; Water for Injection, USP q.s. pH (range 6.5 to 8.5) adjusted with Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide. For intramuscular or slow intravenous administration only.

Overview

Uses

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection has been used in conjunction with supportive measure to treat respiratory depression associated with overdosage with CNS depressant drugs (e.g., narcotic analgesics, alcohol). However, because of questionable benefit and transient action, most authorities believe caffeine and other analeptics should not be used in these conditions and recommend other supportive therapy.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection may be administered by intramuscular or slow intravenous injection. Some clinicians suggest that when used as a mild CNS stimulant to overcome fatigue, oral doses of 100-200 mg of anhydrous caffeine are required. One manufacturer recommends that citrated caffeine be administered orally in dosages of 65-325 mg (about 32-162 mg of anhydrous caffeine) 3 times daily. Another manufacturer recommends an oral dosage of 250 mg of anhydrous caffeine in an extended-release formulation once daily, but warns that the drug should not be administered less than 6 hours before retiring. Analeptic use of caffeine is strongly discouraged by most clinicians.

Warnings

CONTRAINDICATIONS None known.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection. It is also not known whether Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Storage

HOW SUPPLIED Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection, USP 250 mg/mL NDC 0517-2502-10 2 mL Single Dose Vials Packed in boxes of 10. Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30"C (59°-86°F) (See USP Controlled Room Temperature). AMERICAN REGENT, INC. SHIRLEY, NY 11967 IN2502 Rev. 11/05

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CONTRAINDICATIONS None known.

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