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Apnicaf 20mg Oral Solution 3ml
Manufacturer/Marketed By : ABBOTT
$8.03 $6.84
Apnicaf 20mg oral solution 3ml contains the active ingredient caffeine which belongs to the group of medicines called CNS stimulants. It is used in the treatment of apnoea of prematurity....
CAFFEINE
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Apnicaf 20mg Oral Solution 3ml
$8.03
$6.84
Apnicaf 20mg oral solution 3ml contains the active ingredient caffeine which belongs to the group of medicines called CNS stimulants. It is used in the treatment of apnoea of prematurity. It can be swallowed by mouth or given through a feeding bottle. Apnoea of prematurity is the condition of premature babies in which there occurs a stoppage of breathing for around 20 seconds accompanied by lowered heart rate and deprived oxygen supply in the tissues. If you are breastfeeding while your baby is treated with a Apnicaf 20mg oral solution 3ml solution, you should not drink any coffee or consume caffeine-containing products as it may pass through the breast milk. Discuss with your doctor regarding any existing liver, kidney, or heart issues. Additionally, it is important to inform the doctor if your child experiences seizure disorders, slow weight gain, or frequent regurgitation (spitting up milk or food), as a precautionary measure. Inform your baby’s doctor if the baby produces an unusual amount of urine, has reduced weight gain or food intake, suffers from unusual heart rhythms, or is detected with heart or kidney disease. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if the consumes caffeine prior to delivery.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Uses
• Treatment of apnoea of prematurity
Benefits
Apnicaf 20mg oral solution 3ml works by stimulating the respiratory center and increasing oxygen consumption.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Most Common Side Effects
• Increased sugar in blood or serum
• Lethargy
• Increased urination
• Bloated abdomen
Common Side Effects
• Convulsion
• Bloody stools
• Allergic reactions
• Bloodstream infection



