What drug class does caffeine belong to?

Answer 1

The biggest use of caffeine is as a stimulant drug. People drink coffee and other drinks with caffeine to stay awake. Doctors sometimes use caffeine as a medicine like for example: headaches and head pain. Caffeine is sometimes given to people after lumber puncture, caffeine was found to relieve hunger so it was used for loss. That did not last because people were using to much. Caffeine can be a very dangerous drug when not used in the right way. Caffeine also has medicinal properties it is used in many over the counter medicines. Caffeine can help to alleviate headaches and cramps.

Answer 2

Yes. Although most people my not know it, caffeine is in fact a drug. It is defined as a drug as it stimulates the central nervous system.

Answer 3

Caffeine is a stimulent. It speeds up the bodies functions.

Answer 4

Caffeine is a stimulant - which is why drinking coffee late at night will keep you awake.

Answer 5

Caffeine is a stimulant

Answer 6

The Class Caffeine is described by is:Analeptic

Answer 7

Stimulant