Poractant Alfa
Uses
Poractant Alfa is used to treat respiratory distress syndrome.
How it Works
How Poractant Alfa works Poractant Alfa is a surfactant administered to premature infants to protect their lungs. This surfactant is a fatty substance that coats the lining of the air sacs in the lungs. This coating prevents the air sacs from collapsing and sticking together when air leaves the lungs. Surfactant production begins in infants only after the 8th month of pregnancy.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Poractant Alfa include pneumothorax, brain hemorrhage, chronic lung disease, hypoxia (decreased oxygen levels in the blood), and infection.
Expert Advice
- Before starting poractant alfa treatment, infants should be treated for:
- Anemia
- Low blood pressure
- Chills
- Low blood sugar levels
- Acidosis
- Inform the doctor or dentist that your child is taking poractant alfa before your child receives any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Your child should be closely monitored for any signs of infection while receiving poractant alfa treatment.
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