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Caffeine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 14, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: citrate 20 mg/mL; 200 mg; citrate; anhydrous; 130 mg; 100 mg

Usual Pediatric Dose for Apnea of Prematurity

Caffeine Citrate:
28 Weeks to Less Than 33 Weeks Gestational Age:


Use: Short-term treatment of apnea of prematurity in infants.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Caffeine Citrate: Use with caution in infants with impaired renal function; monitor serum drug concentrations and adjust dose accordingly to avoid toxicity.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Caffeine Citrate: Use with caution in infants with impaired hepatic function; monitor serum drug concentrations and adjust dose accordingly to avoid toxicity.

Precautions

Safety and efficacy of caffeine citrate for treatment of apnea of prematurity have only been established in pediatric patients 28 weeks to less than 33 weeks gestational age.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Caffeine Citrate: Data not available.

Other Comments

Caffeine Citrate:
Administration Advice:


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Monitoring:

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