Poractant Alfa

Therapeutic Group

Lung Surfactants

Indication Dosage

Treatment Of Respiratory Distress Syndrome Or Hyaline Membrane Disease In Neonates, Prophylaxis Of Respiratory Distress Syndrome In Preterm Neonates: 

By Endotracheal Tube: 100-200 Mg/kg; Further Doses Of 100 Mg/kg May Be Repeated 12 Hr Later And After Further 12 Hr If Still Intubated; Max Total Dose, 300-400 Mg/kg

Content

  • Inj: Poractant Alfa (porcine Lung Phospholipid Frac-tion) 80mg; 1.5 ml Vial

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Lung Surfactant

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Pulmonary Haemorrhage (rarely)
  • Especially In More Preterm Neonates

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