PORACTANT ALFA
About
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
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
Storage
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
Alcohol
not applicableIt is intended for Children.
Pregnancy
not applicableIt is intended for Children.
Breast Feeding
not applicableIt is intended for Children.
Driving
not applicableIt is intended for Children.
Liver
consult your doctorIf your child has liver problems, the doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing PORACTANT ALFA to your child.
Kidney
consult your doctorIf your child has kidney disease, the doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing PORACTANT ALFA to your child.
Children
safe if prescribedBased on your child's condition, your doctor will decide the suitable dose of this medicine.
Habit Forming
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 is used to treat Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
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.
