Capnea Solution
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Capnea Solution is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of apnea (a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts) of prematurity. It facilitates normal breathing and reduces interrupted breathing in premature newborns.
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Uses of Capnea Oral Solution
- Apnea of prematurity
Side effects of Capnea Oral Solution
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youโre worried about them
Common side effects of Capnea
- Restlessness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Increased heart rate
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How to use Capnea Oral Solution
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Capnea Solution may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Capnea Oral Solution works
Capnea Solution is a stimulant. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances (adenosine and phosphodiesterase) leading to stimulation of the brain and respiratory system in premature newborns. This reduces the number of episodes of interrupted breathing and helps the newborns breathe on their own.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Capnea Solution.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Capnea Solution may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Capnea Solution should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Capnea Solution may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Capnea Solution in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Capnea Solution in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Capnea Solution helps in the treatment of interrupted breathing in premature babies.
- If you are breast-feeding while your infant is treated with Capnea Solution, do not drink coffee or take any other high caffeine product as caffeine passes into breast milk.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Xanthine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Adenosine receptor (A1 & A2) antagonist
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Capnea Solution
Once A Day
78%
Alternate Day
22%
What are you using Capnea Oral Solution for?
Others
100%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
100%
What were the side-effects while using Capnea Solution?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Capnea Oral Solution?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Country of origin: India
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