Caffeine Citrate and Secobarbital

• Generic Name: caffeine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cafcit, NoDoz, Vivarin

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It works by stimulating the brain. Caffeine is found naturally in foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, colas, energy and chocolate. Botanical sources of caffeine include kola nuts, guarana, and yerba mate. Caffeine is also available in prescription and non-prescription medications.

Caffeine is used to restore mental alertness or wakefulness during fatigue or drowsiness. Caffeine is also found in some headache and migraine medications, in certain dietary supplements used for weight loss, and in many popular energy drinks.

Caffeine citrate (Cafcit) is available by prescription only. It is used for short-term treatment of neonatal apnea (breathing problems).

Caffeine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care provider.

• Generic Name: secobarbital
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Seconal Sodium, Seconal

Secobarbital is a barbiturate (bar-BIT-chur-ate) that slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.

Secobarbital is used short-term to treat insomnia, or as a sedative before surgery.

Secobarbital may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.