PlatinumRx

PlatinumRx

How to order medicine

Contact usLogin
Diabetes Care
Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Medicines
Dietary Care
Insulin Injection
Test Strips
Sugar Substitutes
Health Conditions
Heart Care
Pain Relief
Digestive Care
Eye Care
Kidney Care
Liver Care
Respiratory Care
Stomach Care
Healthcare Devices
Miscellaneous
Personal Care
Skin Care
Sexual Wellness
Cough And Cold
Hair Care
Bone And Joint
Baby And Mom Care
Skin And Body Soap
Miscellaneous
Vitamins And Supplements
Calcium And Minerals
Vitamin A To Z
Minerals Supplements
Gut Health And Digestive Support
Vitamin B12 And Complex
Protein Supplements
Omega And Fish Oil
Baby And Mom Care
Vitamins And Bone Health Supplements
Supplement Powder
Nutritional Support For Hair
Heart And Circulatory Wellness
Miscellaneous
Health Resources
All Salts
All Diseases
All Medicines
All Health Products
Blogs

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.

Other Combinations

Related Medications

Frequently asked questions

What is Poractant Alfa?
Poractant Alfa is a natural lung surfactant that lubricates the air spaces in the lungs, preventing them from collapsing. It is particularly effective for infants experiencing breathing difficulties due to insufficient surfactant.
;