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Please, i need help about the ideal concentration for the dilution of caffeine IV (60mg/3ml). It's the first time i use this medication.
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For apnea of prematurity, as already noted, 20mg/ml (60mg/3ml) is the appropriate concentration. Loading dose 20-40mg/kg and maintenance dose 5-8mg/kg/day q24hours after loading dose. No dilution necessary.
example: 1kg patient = 20mg loading dose ordered = 1ml ... maintenance dose ordered for 24 hours later 5mg/kg/dose = 0.25ml IV q 24hours.
And general practice doesn't monitor caffeine levels anymore.
cardiacRN2006, ADN, RN
4,106 Posts
For sure. All asthmatics know that caffeine is helpful for asthma attacks. When I'm having an attack, and I can't get to my inhaler, I reach for a nice hot cup of coffee. It's a natural bronchodilator.