Cafirate Injection
Salt Composition
Caffeine (20mg/ml)
Key Information
Short Description
Cafirate Injection is a prescription medicine used to treat apnea of prematurity in premature newborns.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Cafirate Injection is given under the supervision of healthcare professionals. If you are breastfeeding while your infant is treated with this medicine, then do not drink coffee or take any other high caffeine product as this passes into breast milk. Some common side effects of this medicine include mild delirium, insomnia, frequent urge to urinate, dehydration, tachycardia, and fever. Consult your doctor if these do not go away or persist for a longer duration. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
mild delirium insomnia frequent urge to urinate dehydration tachycardia fever
Breastfeeding Warning
If you are breastfeeding while your infant is treated with this medicine, then do not drink coffee or take any other high caffeine product as this passes into breast milk.
How it works
Cafirate Injection is a stimulant. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances (adenosine and phosphodiesterase) leading to stimulation of the brain and respiratory system in premature newborns. This reduces the number of episodes of interrupted breathing and helps the newborns breathe on their own.
Quick Tips
Cafirate Injection helps in the treatment of interrupted breathing in premature babies. It is given as an injection (drip) by your doctor or nurse. If you are breast-feeding while your infant is treated with Cafirate Injection, do not drink coffee or take any other high caffeine product as caffeine passes into breast milk.
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