Joint Formulary & PAD

Caffeine citrate - Neonatal apnoea

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
R
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Neonatal team only. State dose in terms of caffeine citrate to avoid risk of dosing errors. Caffeine citrate 2 mg = caffeine base 1 mg. Ampoules for intravenous infusion or oral administration.
 

Status 2

Red
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
R
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Neonatal team only. Bioavailability of the oral solution is almost 100%. State dose in terms of caffeine citrate to avoid risk of dosing errors. Caffeine citrate 2 mg = caffeine base 1 mg Ampoules for intravenous infusion or oral administration.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Caffeine citrate
Indication :
Neonatal apnoea
Group Name :
Keywords :
Brand Names Include :
Peyona, Fenapin
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
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Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Caffeine citrate is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Neonatal apnoea.

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Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee agreed the traffic light status of this drug and indication as part of the Joint Formulary review.