Caffeine citrate (Cafcit®) is a
citrate salt of
caffeine, sometimes used in medical treatment, including short-term treatment of
apnea of prematurity (
lack of breathing in
premature infants). Caffeine citrate functions in much the same capacity as does caffeine, but takes effect more quickly; its speed of dissociation is faster than that of caffeine. Like its sister compound, it can be used to dispel pain from a headache. However, caffeine citrate is typically only used to treat severe migraines.
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