Cafirate Oral Solution

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Composition FOR Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution

Caffeine(20mg)

food interaction for Cafirate Oral Solution

alcohol interaction for Cafirate Oral Solution

pregnancy interaction for Cafirate Oral Solution

lactation interaction for Cafirate Oral Solution

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

Cafirate Oral Solution may be taken with or without food.
None

CAUTION

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cafirate Oral Solution. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Cafirate Oral Solution during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cafirate Oral Solution should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

CAUTION

SALT INFORMATION FOR Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution

Caffeine(20mg)

Cafirate oral solution uses

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

How cafirate oral solution works

Cafirate Oral Solution 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.

Common side effects of cafirate oral solution

Restlessness, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Dizziness, Increased heart rate

SUBSTITUTES FOR Cafirate Oral Solution

3 Substitutes

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Capnea Solution
(1 ml Oral Solution in bottle)
Rs. 262/ml of Oral Solution
Rs. 262.40
pay 31% more per ml of Oral Solution
Capnea Solution
(2 ml Oral Solution in bottle)
Rs. 202.50/ml of Oral Solution
Rs. 412.50
pay 2% more per ml of Oral Solution
Cafneon OS 20mg Oral Solution
(3 ml Oral Solution in bottle)
Rs. 84.33/ml of Oral Solution
Rs. 257.80
save 58% more per ml of Oral Solution

Expert advice FOR Cafirate Oral Solution

Caffeine helps in the treatment of interrupted breathing in premature babies.
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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Cafirate 20mg Oral Solution

Caffeine

Q. What is Cafirate Oral Solution and why is it used in newborns?

Cafirate Oral Solution 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. The medicine helps stimulate the baby’s brain and lungs to improve breathing.

Q. How does Cafirate Oral Solution work in premature babies?

Cafirate Oral Solution 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.

Q. Who should not receive Cafirate Oral Solution?

Cafirate Oral Solution 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.