Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection 1.0 ml in 1 vial

All Details About Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection

Description:

Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection 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.

Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection 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.

Uses:

Apnea of prematurity

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Cafneon

Delirium (acute confusional state)
Dehydration
Fever
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Frequent urge to urinate

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection 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.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection 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.

Driving

UNSAFE

Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection and why is it used in newborns?

Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection 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. Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection helps stimulate the baby’s brain and lungs to improve breathing.

How does Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection work in premature babies?

Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection 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.

Who should not receive Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection?

Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection 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.

What serious risks are linked with Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection in newborns?

One of the most serious risks linked to Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection is necrotizing enterocolitis (a life-threatening bowel condition) that has been reported in premature babies during clinical studies. Because of this, babies receiving this medicine must be closely monitored for abdominal bloating, vomiting, bloody stools, or sudden changes in energy levels.

Can Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection be used for long-term treatment?

No, Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection is meant only for short-term treatment of apnea of prematurity, typically for ten to twelve days. Its safety and effectiveness for long-term use, or for other conditions such as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), have not been proven.

What precautions should doctors take before giving Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection?

Earlier starting Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection treatment, doctors should rule out other possible causes of apnea, such as infections, anemia, or lung disease. They may also need to check caffeine levels in babies who were previously given theophylline, or whose mothers consumed caffeine before delivery, since these can affect blood caffeine levels.

What should caregivers watch for while their baby is on Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection?

While the baby is on Cafneon 20mg/ml Injection treatment, parents or caregivers should immediately contact the doctor if the baby develops a swollen belly, vomiting, bloody stools, unusual sleepiness, or seems unwell. These may be signs of serious complications such as necrotizing enterocolitis.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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