Yes

Diuretic, Miscellaneous

Emergency stimulant in acute circulatory failure; as a diuretic; and to relieve spinal puncture headache

C

1% to 10%:

Central nervous system: Insomnia, restlessness, nervousness, mild delirium, headache, anxiety

Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, gastric irritation

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Muscle tension following abrupt cessation of drug after regular consumption of 500-600 mg/day

Renal: Diuresis

Children: I.M., I.V., S.C.: 8 mg/kg every 4 hours as needed

Adults: I.M., I.V.: 500 mg, maximum single dose: 1 g

I.V. should be given as slow I.V. injection

No information available to require special precautions

No effects or complications reported

See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding.

Monitor CNS, GI, and cardiac reactions

Injection: Caffeine 125 mg and sodium benzoate 125 mg per mL (2 mL)