food interaction for Curosurf Injection

alcohol interaction for Curosurf Injection

pregnancy interaction for Curosurf Injection

lactation interaction for Curosurf Injection

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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Curosurf 120mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Curosurf 120mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Curosurf 120mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Curosurf 120mg Injection

Poractant Alfa(120mg)

Curosurf injection uses

{med_name} is used for respiratory distress syndrome.

How curosurf injection works

Curosurf 120mg Injection is the surfactant given to premature babies to protect their lungs. The surfactant is a fatty substance that coats the inside or lining of the air sacs in the lungs. This coating prevents the air sacs from collapsing and sticking together when air leaves the lungs. The surfactant is produced by babies only after the 8th month of pregnancy.

Common side effects of curosurf injection

Pneumothorax, Brain hemorrhage, Chronic lung disease, Hypoxia (decreased oxygen level in blood), Infection

SUBSTITUTES FOR Curosurf Injection

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Curosurf Injection

  • Poractant Alfa is to treat or prevent Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in newborn babies.
  • It is to be administered under the supervision of a medical expert.
  • Your child will be closely monitored for any signs of infection or distress while receiving Poractant Alfa.

Frequently asked questions FOR Curosurf 120mg Injection

Poractant Alfa

Q. What is Curosurf 120mg Injection?
Curosurf 120mg Injection is a natural lung surfactant that lubricates the linings of the air spaces in lungs and prevents them from sticking together. It is effective in babies who have difficulty in breathing due to lack of enough surfactant in their lungs.

Content on this page was last updated on 02 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)