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Calfactant
Latest prescription information about Calfactant. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Calfactant
Pronunciation : Kal-FACK-tant
Trade Name(s):
International- Infasurf. This medication is an intratracheal suspension, prescribed for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The recommended dose is 3 mL/kg birth weight. It has been administered every 12 hours for a total of up to 3 doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a suspension for intratracheal (introduced into the trachea) administration. Special Instruction : * It should be administered under the supervision of well-trained person. * In some patients it may develop increased risk of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and periventricular leukomalacia (PVL). Side Effects : Most Common- Blue baby, respiratory obstruction, slow heart rate, reflux of surfactant into the endotracheal tube and requirement for manual ventilation. Respiratory- Shortness of breath, sepsis, air leaks in lungs, bleeding in the lungs, tissue death and further worsening of condition. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2° to 8°C), do not freeze it. |
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