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Caffeine is a drug of the methylxanthine class used for a variety of purposes, including certain respiratory conditions of the premature newborn, pain relief, and to combat drowsiness. Caffeine is similar in chemical structure to [Theophylline] and [Theobromine]. It can be sourced from coffee beans, but also occurs naturally in various teas and cacao beans, which are different than coffee beans. Caffeine is also used in a variety of cosmetic products and can be administered topically, orally, by inhalation, or by injection. The caffeine citrate injection, used for apnea of the premature newborn, was initially approved by the FDA in 1999. According to an article from 2017, more than 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide. This correlates to about 1 in 10 births. Premature birth can lead to apnea and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a condition that interferes with lung development and may eventually cause asthma or early onset emphysema in those born prematurely. Caffeine is beneficial in preventing and treating apnea and bronchopulmonary dysplasia in newborns, improving the quality of life of premature infants.

Testosterone is an androstanoid having 17beta-hydroxy and 3-oxo groups, together with unsaturation at C-4-C-5.. It has a role as an androgen, a human metabolite, a Daphnia magna metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a 17beta-hydroxy steroid, an androstanoid, a C19-steroid and a 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid.

A compound that inhibits symport of sodium, potassium, and chloride primarily in the ascending limb of Henle, but also in the proximal and distal tubules. This pharmacological action results in excretion of these ions, increased urinary output, and reduction in extracellular fluid. This compound has been classified as a loop or high ceiling diuretic.

Theophylline is a dimethylxanthine having the two methyl groups located at positions 1 and 3. It is structurally similar to caffeine and is found in green and black tea. It has a role as a vasodilator agent, a bronchodilator agent, a muscle relaxant, an EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor, an anti-asthmatic drug, an anti-inflammatory agent, an immunomodulator, an adenosine receptor antagonist, a drug metabolite, a fungal metabolite and a human blood serum metabolite.

Adenosine is used for its antiarrhythmic properties in supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and can function as a diagnostic tool, depending on the type of SVT.

Biotin is necessary for formation of fatty acids and glucose, which are used as fuels by the body.

Dibenzo[ghi,mno]fluoranthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). It's characterized by a structure of five fused benzene rings. This PAH is of interest due to its potential carcinogenic and mutagenic properties. It's found in the environment, often as a result of incomplete combustion, and is known for its low solubility in water.

2-Thiobenzimidazole (2-TBI), also known as 2-mercaptobenzimidazole, is a chemical compound with the formula C7H6N2S that exists in both a thione (c=s) and a thiol (c-sh) form, which can tautomerize between each other. It is a versatile molecule used as a ligand in coordination chemistry, an antioxidant, an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other chemicals, and has shown significant biological activities including antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor properties. It is also a component in the rubber industry.

1,2-benzoquinone is a benzoquinone resulting from the formal oxidation of catechol. It is a benzoquinone and a member of 1,2-benzoquinones.

Elliptinium Acetate is acetate salt of elliptinium, a derivative of the alkaloid ellipticine isolated from species of the plant family Apocynaceae, including Bleekeria vitensis, a plant with anti-cancer properties. As a topoisomerase II inhibitor and intercalating agent, elliptinium stabilizes the cleavable complex of topoisomerase II and induces DNA breakages, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and RNA and protein synthesis.