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Capnea Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of apnea (a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts) of prematurity. It facilitates normal breathing and reduces interrupted breathing in premature newborns.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 29 Apr 2026 | 01:01 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Caffeine (20mg/ml)

Marketer

Cipla Ltd

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Product introduction

Capnea Injection is given under the supervision of healthcare professionals. Remember, 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.

Uses of Capnea Injection

Apnea of prematurity

Benefits of Capnea Injection

Apnea of prematurity
In a premature baby, the part of the brain that controls breathing is not mature enough for nonstop breathing. This causes large bursts of breath followed by periods of shallow breathing or stopped breathing. This is called apnea or breathing trouble of prematurity. Capnea Injection helps to stimulate those areas of the brain that control breathing and normalise it. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.

Side effects of Capnea Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Capnea

Delirium (acute confusional state)
Dehydration
Fever
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Frequent urge to urinate

How to use Capnea Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Capnea Injection works

Capnea 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.

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Quick tips

Capnea 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 Capnea Injection, do not drink coffee or take any other high caffeine product as caffeine passes into breast milk.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Capnea Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Capnea Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Capnea Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Capnea Injection is intended for use in hospitalized patients.

Kidney

CAUTION

Capnea Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Capnea Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Capnea with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

It is recommended to avoid Caffeine after taking Phenobarbitone, especially at bedtime. Caffeine may reduce the efficacy of Phenobarbitone.

Moderate

Leflunomide (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor the effects of Leflunomide when taken concurrently with Caffeine. Caffeine may reduce blood levels of Leflunomide.

Moderate

Adenosine (Oral Route)

It is recommended to avoid Caffeine for at least 24 hours before taking Adenosine. Please consult your doctor accordingly. Caffeine may reduce the efficacy of Adenosine.

Moderate

Axitinib (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as acute confusional state, difficulty in sleeping, frequent urge to urinate or fever and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Axitinib may raise blood levels of Caffeine.

Moderate

Amoxapine (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if required.

Frequently asked questions

What is Capnea Injection and why is it used in newborns?

Capnea Injection is a medicine given to premature babies who have apnea of prematurity. This condition causes infants to stop breathing for short periods because their breathing system is not fully developed. Capnea Injection helps stimulate the baby’s brain and lungs to improve breathing.

How does Capnea Injection work in premature babies?

Capnea Injection works by stimulating the central nervous system and the baby’s breathing center. It makes the brain more responsive to carbon dioxide and helps reduce episodes where the baby stops breathing. It also improves muscle tone and decreases fatigue of the diaphragm, the muscle that controls breathing.

Who should not receive Capnea Injection?

Capnea Injection should not be given to infants who are allergic or hypersensitive to caffeine, or any of the ingredients in the medicine. If a baby has shown any allergic reaction to caffeine in the past, this medicine should be avoided.

What serious risks are linked with Capnea Injection in newborns?

One of the most serious risks linked to Capnea Injection is necrotizing enterocolitis (a life-threatening bowel condition) that has been reported in premature babies during clinical studies. Because of this, babies receiving this medicine must be closely monitored for abdominal bloating, vomiting, bloody stools, or sudden changes in energy levels.

Can Capnea Injection be used for long-term treatment?

No, Capnea Injection is meant only for short-term treatment of apnea of prematurity, typically for ten to twelve days. Its safety and effectiveness for long-term use, or for other conditions such as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), have not been proven.

What precautions should doctors take before giving Capnea Injection?

Before starting Capnea Injection treatment, doctors should rule out other possible causes of apnea, such as infections, anemia, or lung disease. They may also need to check caffeine levels in babies who were previously given theophylline, or whose mothers consumed caffeine before delivery, since these can affect blood caffeine levels.

What should caregivers watch for while their baby is on Capnea Injection?

While the baby is on Capnea Injection treatment, parents or caregivers should immediately contact the doctor if the baby develops a swollen belly, vomiting, bloody stools, unusual sleepiness, or seems unwell. These may be signs of serious complications such as necrotizing enterocolitis.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Xanthine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Adenosine receptor (A1 & A2) antagonist

References

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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 179-83.
Tulane University: School of Medicine. Caffeine. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Capnea Injection

Benefits of Capnea Injection

Side effects of Capnea Injection

How to use Capnea Injection

How Capnea Injection works

All substitutes for Capnea Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

Leflunomide (Oral Route)

Adenosine (Oral Route)

Axitinib (Oral Route)

Amoxapine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Capnea Injection and why is it used in newborns?

How does Capnea Injection work in premature babies?

Who should not receive Capnea Injection?

What serious risks are linked with Capnea Injection in newborns?

Can Capnea Injection be used for long-term treatment?

What precautions should doctors take before giving Capnea Injection?

What should caregivers watch for while their baby is on Capnea Injection?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

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Action Class

References

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