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| Pronunciation |
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 (KAF
een, SIT
rated) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Cafcit® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Central Nervous System Stimulant, Nonamphetamine; Respiratory
Stimulant |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If your baby has an allergy to caffeine or any other part of the
medicine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to treat short periods when premature babies
stop breathing. The baby's breathing center is not fully developed
yet.
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| How does it work? |
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- Caffeine citrate may work by several different ways. It stimulates the
baby to breath correctly.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Give to your baby at a similar time everyday.
- Carefully measure out your baby's dose as shown by the healthcare
provider at the hospital.
- After you remove the dose, throw away the open bottle and any medicine
left in it.
- The medicine can be swallowed by mouth or given through a feeding
tube.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not take a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Tell healthcare provider if your baby is allergic to any medicine.
Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected him/her. This includes
telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms
involved.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Your baby may or may not experience any side effects. Each baby is
different.
- Feeding intolerance, rashes, dry skin, and skin breakdown can
occur.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Breathing patterns of your
baby.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat.
- If the baby has periods where he/she is not breathing.
- If the baby seems restless, shaky, or nervous.
- If the baby has a fast heartbeat.
- If the baby has increased diaper wetting.
- If the baby is vomiting, has bloody bowel movements, has no energy, or
has a swollen belly.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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