Apnicaf Oral Solution

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Apnicaf Oral Solution, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Apnicaf Oral Solution as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 713.59
Packing: 3.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Caffeine (20mg/ml)
Brand: Abbott
Uses: Apnea of prematurity

Description

Apnicaf Oral Solution 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
Apnicaf Oral Solution 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Apnicaf Oral Solution in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Apnicaf Oral Solution in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Apnicaf Oral Solution may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CAUTION: Apnicaf 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 her body.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Apnicaf Oral Solution may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Apnicaf Oral Solution.
Drug Action:	Adenosine receptor (A1 & A2) antagonist
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Xanthine Derivative

Uses of Apnicaf Oral Solution

In 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
Apnicaf Oral Solution 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.