Information about Lucinactant
Generic Name : LucinactantUp-to-date prescription details regarding Lucinactant are provided here.
Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
Therapeutic Classification : Lung Surfactants
Trade Names/Brand Names of Lucinactant
International :
Surfaxin
Why is Lucinactant Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a synthetic, peptide-containing surfactant, prescribed for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. It helps the lungs function normally.What is the dosage of Lucinactant?
The recommended dose is 5.8 mL/kg administered by intratracheal administration.How should Lucinactant be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the trachea (windpipe).What are the warnings and precautions for Lucinactant?
• Patient should be given proper oxygen and ventilation support during the treatment period.• Patient may experience slow heart rate, oxygen desaturation, reflux of medication into the endotracheal tube (ETT), and airway/ETT; if it is so inform your healthcare provider immediately.
What are the side effects of Lucinactant?
Difficulty in breathing, bleeding in the lungs, decrease in lung function, brain injury, infections, tissue death.What are the other precautions for Lucinactant?
• Avoid excess dosage.• Warmed vials after 2 hours or unused portions should be discarded
What are the storage conditions for Lucinactant?
• Store in a refrigerator at a controlled temperature between 2°C and 8°C.• Vials should not be frozen.
• Should be protected from light.
