Pharmacology Fundamentals: Apnea of Prematurity
Pharmacy Consult with Dr. Su · 15 Sept 2025 · 10 min
Summary
A pharmacist-led explainer on apnoea of prematurity covering definition, risk factors, pathophysiology and secondary causes, with a focus on caffeine citrate. It covers caffeine's mechanism of action, key CAP trial findings, prophylactic use, dosing, monitoring, discontinuation and pharmacokinetics.
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