What Are the Indications for Caffeine Citrate in Neonates?
The primary indication for caffeine citrate in neonates is for the treatment of apnea of prematurity. It is often used in infants who are born before 34 weeks of gestation and who experience recurrent episodes of apnea. It may also be used off-label for other conditions such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia and to enhance the extubation process in ventilated infants.
