Drug-Caffeine

Caffeine is a common type of drugs which is used to increase alertness and also can decrease fatigue. The most common source of the caffeine is coffee. Beside coffee, there are still many drinks contain caffeine such as tea, soft drinks(pepsi, coca-cola) , chocolate and so forth.

Do you know that a can of cola contains around 35mg of caffeine, a cup of instant coffee contains around 65mg of caffeine and Red Bull had 80mg of caffeine? What are the side effects of taking caffeine?I'll discuss it later.
Now, let us to know more about the formula of the caffeine and its properties.

Caffeine molecular structure

Caffeine is also known as mateine, guaranine, and methyltheobromine. Caffeine is an alkaloid of the methylxanthine family. Its chemical formula is C8H10N4O2.Pure caffeine occurs as odourless, white, fleecy masses, glistening needles or powder. Sometimes caffeine is called theine when it is found in tea . Caffeine is usually produced by the plants which are coffee beans, guarana and tea.

Caffeine is an addictive stimulant. It can stimulate our heart rate,nervous system and also respiration.Besides. caffeine is also considered as a diuretic. Too much of the caffeine may cause the caffeine intoxication. The sign of this disorder are restlessness, nervousness, excitement, insomnia , flushed face, gastrointestinal disturbance and muscle twitching. The following effects are caused by the over use of the caffeine:

1. blood pressure increased

2. urine production increased

3. constricting of the blood vessel

4. stomach acid increased

5. the quality of sleep is affected

6. accelerate bone lose and cause osteoporosis

7. headaches

8. the level of the neurotransmitter dopamine is increased

However, caffeine can be both beneficial and harmful to us. Many of the headaches medicine contain a small amout of the caffeine because it is believed that can be treat the headaches. Caffeine can help the body absorb the headaches medications more quickly so that the painful of the sufferer can be relieved more effective. For example:

a) Aspirin-Free Excedrin Caplets contain 65 mg of caffeine.

b) Pain Reliever Tablets contain 65 mg of caffeine.

c) Anacin Maximum Strength contains 32 mg of caffeine.

d)Excedrin Caplets contain 65 mg of caffeine.

Caffeine can treat headaches and it can also cause someone headaches if taking too much caffeine. Thus, don't addicted to the caffeine. It is harmful to your health!!!