Cafcit (injection/oral liquid)
Generic name:caffeine citrate (injection/oral liquid) [ KAF-een-SIT-rate ]
Drug class:CNS stimulants
What is Cafcit (injection/oral liquid)?
This medication guide provides information about Cafcit injection and oral liquid forms of caffeine citrate. Other forms of caffeine citrate used for wakefulness are NOT covered in this medication guide.
Cafcit injection or oral liquid (Cafcit) is used to treat breathing problems in premature infants.
Cafcit injection or oral liquid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell your child's healthcare providers about all the child's medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines given to the child.
Before taking this medicine
Cafcit should not be given to a child who is allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if your child has ever had:
heart problems; or
liver or kidney disease.
Tell your child's doctor if you used caffeine during late pregnancy.
Infants being treated with Cafcit may develop necrotizing enterocolitis (a condition where a portion of the bowel dies). Ask your child's doctor about this risk.
How is Cafcit given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your child's dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Cafcit is for short-term use only. Do not use Cafcit for longer than 12 days without the advice of your child's doctor.
Cafcit oral liquid is given by mouth.
Cafcit injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give your child this injection.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use only the dosing syringe provided. Give the medicine only in the amount prescribed by your child's doctor (mL and cc are equal measurements). Cafcit oral liquid may also be given through a feeding tube.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Give the oral liquid at the same time each day.
Do not use the liquid if it looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medication.
Cafcit oral liquid doses are based on weight. Your child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight. Do not change your baby's dose without first asking your doctor.
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