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Introduction to Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml
Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml contains caffeine, an active ingredient classified as a CNS (central nervous system) stimulant. It is used to treat apnea of prematurity, a condition in premature babies characterized by a pause in breathing for about 20 seconds, often accompanied by a slowed heart rate and reduced oxygen supply to the tissues. This medication can be administered orally or through a feeding bottle.
If you are breastfeeding while your baby is being treated with Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml avoid drinking coffee or consuming caffeine-containing products, as caffeine can pass through breast milk. Discuss any existing liver, kidney, or heart conditions with your doctor. Additionally, inform your doctor if your child has seizure disorders, slow weight gain, or frequent regurgitation (spitting up milk or food). It is also important to notify your baby’s doctor if the baby has an unusual amount of urine output, reduced weight gain or food intake, abnormal heart rhythms, or if they have been diagnosed with heart or kidney disease. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor if you consumed caffeine before delivery.
Uses of Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml
- Treatment of apnoea of prematurity
Therapeutic Effects of Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml
Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml works by stimulating the respiratory center and increasing oxygen consumption.
Interaction of Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml
- Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children
- Store protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
How to consume Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml
A trained doctor or nurse should only administer it. Do not self-administer the Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of your treatment based on the disease severity and other factors. It will be given as an intravenous (in vein), and you will be monitored carefully for unwanted side effects.
Safety Advices
Pregnancy
Do not consume unless your doctor advises it. Report to your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, or are planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment.
Breast Feeding
is excreted into the breast milk and passes through the infant’s body, so the mothers of infants treated with should not consume-containing beverages or medicinal products.
Lungs
It is unknown whether is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing or any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
It is unknown whether is safe for patients with liver problems. Inform your physician if you have any liver disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing or any liver-related symptoms.
Alcohol
Do not consume alcohol while taking Consult your doctor for more information
Driving
It is unsafe to drive while taking as it may alter your driving and operating machines. Consult your doctor for more information.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Convulsion
- Bloody stools
- Allergic reactions
- Bloodstream infection
- Cardiac disorders (irregular heartbeat)
- Shakiness
Common
- Increased sugar in blood or serum
- Lethargy
- Increased urination
- Bloated abdomen
Word of Advice
Inform your doctor about the side effect you are experiencing; your doctor may change the dosage of or give you some additional medicine to reduce the side effects. Discuss with your doctor about effective contraception methods to avoid getting pregnant. Notify your doctor immediately if you become preganat while under treatment; your doctor will provide you with the right treatment. Do not consume other medications unless your doctor prescribes them.
FAQs
Q 1. What dosage of Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml should I consume?
Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
Q 2. Is the Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml addictive?
No, the Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml is not addictive. It is a prescription medication that should be taken only as directed by your doctor.
Q 3. What are the different forms of Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml available?
Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution 3ml is primarily available in two forms such as injections and oral solution
Fact Box
Molecule Name: Caffeine
Pharmacological class: CNS stimulants
Therapeutic class: Respiratory stimulants
Indications: Treatment of apnoea of prematurity
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