Rs.262for 1 bottle(s) (1 ml Oral Solution each)
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food interaction for Capnea Oral Solution
alcohol interaction for Capnea Oral Solution
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lactation interaction for Capnea Oral Solution
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alcohol
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lactation
Capnea Solution may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Capnea Solution
UNSAFE
The safety of Capnea 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
Capnea 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 Capnea 20mg Oral Solution
Caffeine(20mg)
Capnea 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 capnea oral solution works
Capnea 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 capnea oral solution
Restlessness, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Dizziness, Increased heart rate
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Expert advice FOR Capnea 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 Capnea 20mg Oral Solution
Caffeine
Q. What is Capnea Solution and why is it used in newborns?
Capnea 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 Capnea Solution work in premature babies?
Capnea 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 Capnea Solution?
Capnea 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.