Caffeine Dosing — RACP Paediatrics MCQ
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Correct answer: D — 20 mg/kg caffeine citrate (equivalent to 10 mg/kg caffeine base)
Caffeine citrate loading dose: 20 mg/kg caffeine citrate (= 10 mg/kg caffeine base) IV or oral. Maintenance dose: 5-10 mg/kg/day caffeine citrate. Therapeutic levels are rarely needed. The CAP trial demonstrated improved survival without neurodevelopmental disability.
Reference: AMH Children's Dosing Companion – 2024 – Caffeine Citrate