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Doctor suggest to take capnea till 17th to my 32 weeks pre mature baby. She is 15 days old now. What is the side-effect of capnea? I give o.5ml daily morning.
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Capnea drug contains caffeine which is required for a premature baby to control respiration efforts and to prevent apnea of prematurity
The best time to stop capnea drug is
Apnea free for 7-10 days completely or baby has attained minimum 34 weeks
Before stopping kindly consult a paediatrician
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After 34 weeks and before stopping consult a paediatrician
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When the doctor says you need to follow keeping in the mind there is a chance of getting Apnea means sudden stoppage taking breath attacks can happen that's your doctor advised.
To Avoid those situation you need to continue the medicine.
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yes you can give morning
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Capnea drug, maintain baby breathing efforts.ideally continue completed 34 weeks of gestation age, then consultant near by pediatrician, then stop.
Generally no side effects of this medicine
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Capnea contains caffeine which helps to maintaining breathing in a baby. Because breathing can stop suddenly in premature babies. This is a very serious problem. So please do not stop this medicine unless advised by a neonatologist. Please discuss your issues with a neonatologist.
It has side effects such as restlessness, insomnia, irritability and increased heart rate. But stopping capnea can be life threatening. Please take a second opinion but do not stop using this medicine.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Contine till advised period.dont stop it suddenly
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Continue as advised.No side effects usually seen
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Continue till advised by your pediatrician
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Dr. Prashanth Kumar T
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Continue medication as advised and do follow up and stop if adviced by treating doctor
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It prevents sudden stoppage of breathing of your child which is common in preterm babies.
However it should be tapered and stopped as per doctors instructions.
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
capnea drops is needed in premature baby to prevent apnea ( hold in breath )
so no such side effects you can continue as advised
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