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Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments using caffeine and other methyxanthines.
Reviewed September 2008
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Caffeine for asthma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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In an asthma attack, the airways (passages to the lungs) narrow from muscle spasms. Caffeine is a methylxanthine drug (like theophylline, an asthma drug), which may affect the muscles in the airways. There is caffeine in coffee, tea, cola drinks and coc...
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Jun 2001
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Caffeine versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Apnea is a pause in breathing of greater than 20 seconds. It may occur repeatedly in preterm babies (born before 34 weeks). Apnea may be harmful to the developing brain or organs if it continues. Methylxanthines (such as theophylline and caffeine) are d...
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Feb 1998
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Theophylline, aminophylline, caffeine and analogues for acute ischaemic stroke
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Most strokes are caused by a blood clot which then reduces blood flow in the affected part of the brain. Without an adequate blood supply, the brain quickly suffers damage which is often permanent. Drugs which can improve brain blood flow might reduce d...
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Mar 2004
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Prophylactic methylxanthines for extubation in preterm infants
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Using methylxanthines to help wean babies from mechanical ventilation might help some babies. Methylxanthines are drugs (such as caffeine) that can help improve breathing in preterm babies (babies born early). They can be given to preterm babies when we...
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Apr 2008
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| Title: |
Prophylactic methylxanthine for prevention of apnea in preterm infants
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Apnea is a pause in breathing of greater than 20 seconds. It may occur repeatedly in preterm babies (born before 34 weeks). Methylyxanthines (such as theophylline and caffeine) are drugs that are believed to stimulate breathing efforts and have been use...
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Feb 1999
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Oral methylxanthines for bronchiectasis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Bronchiectasis is a lung condition that usually develops after a series of lung problems (such as childhood infections, lung structure problems, tuberculosis, and cystic fibrosis). Mucus (phlegm) collects in the lungs, causing discomfort and infections....
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Jan 2000
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