Cafcit Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

- CAFCIT (Brand for CAFFEINE CITRATE)
- QTY 3
- 60 MG/3 ML
- VIAL
- Near 77381

CAFFEINE (KAF een) treats apnea, a condition that causes short pauses in breathing, in premature babies. It is often used for a short period of time. It works by stimulating the breathing center in the brain, which helps the lungs breathe consistently. It may also open the airways of the lungs, making it easier to breathe.

CAFCIT (Brand for CAFFEINE CITRATE) Information

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CAFFEINE (KAF een) treats apnea, a condition that causes short pauses in breathing, in premature babies. It is often used for a short period of time. It works by stimulating the breathing center in the brain, which helps the lungs breathe consistently. It may also open the airways of the lungs, making it easier to breathe.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medication is injected into a vein. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as newborns for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
-Cimetidine
-Ketoconazole
-Ketoprofen
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, Parnate
-Phenobarbital
-Phenytoin
-Stimulant medications for ADHD, weight loss, or staying awake
-Theophylline

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Fast or irregular heartbeat
-Seizures
-Swelling of the stomach, poor feeding, fussiness, unusual weakness or fatigue, bloody diarrhea, or vomiting, which may be signs of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Poor feeding
-Tremors or shaking

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.