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PORACTANT ALFA

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PORACTANT ALFA belongs to a class of drugs called pulmonary surfactants. It is used to treat premature infants suffering from or at risk of a condition called respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Respiratory distress syndrome, or RDS, is caused by insufficient surfactant in the lungs.

PORACTANT ALFA contains Poractant Alfa, a natural surfactant that works in the same way as human surfactant. It will help your baby breathe normally until it produces its own surfactant.

PORACTANT ALFA will be given to your baby in a hospital by a suitably trained doctor. In some cases, PORACTANT ALFA may cause a slow heart rate, low blood pressure, endotracheal tube blockage, and low blood oxygen levels.

The administration of PORACTANT ALFA to your newborn may impair your baby's lungs' ability to absorb oxygen. As a result, your baby will be closely monitored by a nurse or doctor so that oxygen and ventilatory support can be adjusted as needed. If your baby has any problems while being treated with PORACTANT ALFA, consult your doctor as soon as possible, even if you do not know the condition is related to the medicine.

Uses of PORACTANT ALFA

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

Medicinal Benefits

PORACTANT ALFA is a pulmonary surfactant. It is used to treat premature infants who have or are at risk of developing respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). PORACTANT ALFA contains Poractant Alfa, a natural surfactant that works similarly to human surfactant. As a result, it will assist your baby in breathing normally until they develop their own surfactant.

Directions for Use

PORACTANT ALFA will be given to your baby in a hospital by a trained healthcare professional.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of PORACTANT ALFA

  • Bradycardia (a slow heart rate)
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • endotracheal tube blockage
  • oxygen desaturation (drops in blood oxygen level)

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before using PORACTANT ALFA, let your doctor know about all your children's medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications used. The administration of PORACTANT ALFA to your newborn may impair your baby's lungs' ability to absorb oxygen. As a result, your baby will be closely monitored by a nurse or doctor so that oxygen and ventilatory support can be adjusted as needed. If your baby experiences any issues while being treated with PORACTANT ALFA, contact your doctor as soon as possible, even if you do not feel the problem is due to the medication.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found or established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found or established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found or established.

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Safety Advice

  • Safety Warning

    Alcohol

    not applicable

    It is intended for Children.

  • Safety Warning

    Pregnancy

    not applicable

    It is intended for Children.

  • Safety Warning

    Breast Feeding

    not applicable

    It is intended for Children.

  • Safety Warning

    Driving

    not applicable

    It is intended for Children.

  • Safety Warning

    Liver

    consult your doctor

    If your child has liver problems, the doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing PORACTANT ALFA to your child.

  • Safety Warning

    Kidney

    consult your doctor

    If your child has kidney disease, the doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing PORACTANT ALFA to your child.

  • Safety Warning

    Children

    safe if prescribed

    Based on your child's condition, your doctor will decide the suitable dose of this medicine.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

NA

Patients Concern

Disease/Condition Glossary

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS):  RDS is mainly caused when the baby's lungs do not have enough surfactant. The earlier the infant is born, the more probable they may have RDS. Under such conditions, the baby requires extra oxygen, which is done through ventilatory support.

FAQs

PORACTANT ALFA contains Poractant Alfa, a natural surfactant that works in the same way as human surfactant. It will, therefore, help your baby to breathe normally until your baby produces their own surfactant.

No, it is not necessary to use in all premature babies. It can be used only in premature infants suffering from or at risk of a condition called respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).

Please inform your doctor if your child has a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing PORACTANT ALFA.Poractant Alfa is used to treat or prevent lung distress in premature babies.

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