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  • Title: Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Caffeine and Aminophylline for Apnea of Prematurity in Preterm (≤34 weeks) Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Author: Shivakumar M, Jayashree P, Najih M, Lewis LES, Bhat Y R, Kamath A, Shashikala -.
    Journal: Indian Pediatr; 2017 Apr 15; 54(4):279-283. PubMed ID: 28474588.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and safety of standard doses of Caffeine and Aminophylline for Apnea of prematurity. STUDY DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Tertiary-care referral centre and a teaching institution in Southern India. Trial was conducted from February 2012 to January 2015. PARTICIPANTS: 240 preterm (≤34 wk) neonates with apnea of prematurity. INTERVENTIONS: Neonates randomized into two groups: Caffeine group received loading dose of caffeine citrate (20 mg/kg) followed by 5 mg/kg/day maintenance dose every 24 hour. Aminophylline group received loading dose of Aminophylline - 5 mg/kg and maintenance dose of 1.5 mg/kg 8-hourly. OUTCOME MEASURES: Difference in apneic spells, associated respiratory morbidity, and acute adverse events were assessed. Association of efficacy with therapeutic drug levels was also evaluated. RESULTS: Infants on aminophylline experienced less apnea spells in 4-7 days of therapy (P=0.03). Mean apnea rate and isolated desaturations were similar in 1-3, 4-7 and 8-14 days of therapy. No difference was noted in duration of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit stay and hospital stay. Mean heart rate was significantly high in Aminophylline group (P<0.001). Risk of developing tachycardia was less (RR 0.30; 95% CI range 0.15 to 0.60; P<0.001) in Caffeine- over Aminophylline-treated infants. CONCLUSION: Aminophylline is as effective as caffeine for prevention of apneic spells in preterm neonates; however, dosage optimization needs to be done to reduce toxicity.
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