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Caffeine

Written By Dr. Anuj SainiReviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Last updated 20 Feb 2020 | 10:07 AM (UTC)

Caffeine Uses

Caffeine is used in the treatment of apnea of prematurity. It reduces the number of episodes of interrupted breathing in premature newborns.

How Caffeine works

Caffeine is a stimulant which works by blocking the action of certain natural substances (adenosine and phosphodiesterase).

Common side effects of Caffeine

Restlessness, Increased heart rate, Increased production of urine
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Medicine brands for Caffeine

Capnea
Cipla Ltd
₹262 to ₹535
4 variant(s)
Capnea
Apnicaf
Abbott
₹263 to ₹789
5 variant(s)
Apnicaf
Cafirate
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹267 to ₹1361
6 variant(s)
Cafirate
Cafneon OS
Neon Laboratories Ltd
₹262 to ₹262
1 variant(s)
Cafneon OS
Cafneon
Neon Laboratories Ltd
₹257 to ₹337
3 variant(s)
Cafneon

Expert advice for Caffeine

  • Caffeine helps in the treatment of interrupted breathing in premature babies.
  • It is given by mouth or via a gastric feeding tube by a doctor or nurse.
  • If you are breast-feeding while your infant is treated with Caffeine, do not drink coffee or take any other high caffeine product as caffeine passes into breast milk.