Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate

FDA Drug Profile — Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate

Drug Details

Generic Name
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate
Brand Names
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate
Application Number
Sponsor
American Regent, Inc.
NDC Codes
1
Dosage Forms
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Routes
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredients
CAFFEINE

Indications and Usage

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.