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Cafcit

Brand Names

; Cafcit®

Therapeutic Categories

Central Nervous System Stimulant, Nonamphetamine; Respiratory Stimulant

Reasons not to take this medicine

• If your baby has an allergy to caffeine or any other part of the medicine.

What is this medicine used for?

• This medicine is used to treat short periods when premature babies stop breathing. The baby's breathing center is not fully developed yet.

How does it work?

• Caffeine citrate may work by several different ways. It stimulates the baby to breath correctly.

How is it best taken?

• 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.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• 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.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• 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.

What are the common side effects of this medicine?

• Your baby may or may not experience any side effects. Each baby is different.
• Feeding intolerance, rashes, dry skin, and skin breakdown can occur.

What should I monitor?

• Breathing patterns of your baby.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• 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.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store at room temperature.

General statements

• 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).