Caffeine

Drug Name : Caffeine
Indications : Caffeine is present in coffee and tea. It is a metabolite of theophylline in infants.
Physiology : Caffeine is one of the most widely used mind altering substances and is found in numerous beverages (Cocoa, coffee, cola, tea) and prescription and nonprescription medications.
Normal Values : None present
Critical Values : > 30 µg/mL (>155 micromole/L)
Test Method : High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Related Drugs : Theophylline