Name: Caffeine
Class: Xanthine
Mechanism: Mobilizes Ca2+ stores. Inhibition of phosphodiesterase ® cAMP. Antagonizes adenosine receptors. Causes ¯ drowsiness, ¯ fatigue, faster/clearer thought flow, improved motor performance, ¯ reaction time, cardiac stim., bronchodilation, mild diuresis, gastric acid secretion.
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Toxicity/S.E.s: Restlessness, insomnia, tremors, seizures, mild diuresis, cardiac stim., gastric acid secretion.
Utility: OTC CNS stimulants.
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