Caffeine

Category: stimulant

Aliases: 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine

Pharmacological Mechanism

Non-selective [[adenosine_receptor_signaling]] A1/A2A antagonist; PDE inhibition at high doses.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 5h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 100mg (Range: 50 - 400 )

Target Organ Systems

• nervous

Interactions

• L-Theanine
• Adenosine
• EGCG
• Theobromine
• Theophylline
• Yohimbine
• Dipyridamole