Caffeine Citrate

Therapeutic Group

Lung Surfactants

Indication Dosage

Apnoea In Premature Newborn Babies: 

By Slow IV Infusion: Neonates: Loading Dose: 20mg/kg Infusion Over 30 Minutes. After An Interval Of 24 Hours, a Maintenance Dose Of 5 Mg/kg May Be Administered By Infusion Over 10 Minutes Every 24 Hours. Maintenance Dose May Be Given By Oral Administration.

Content

  • Inj: Per ml: Caffeine Citrate 20mg

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Lung Surfactant

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Gi Disturbance
  • Irritability
  • Restlessness And Jitteriness
  • Tachycardia
  • Hypertension
  • See Literature.

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