Curosurf 80mg Injection
Abbott

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In-stock 3 ml in 1 vial
12,280.00
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Curosurf 80mg Injection during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Not relevant, as Curosurf 80mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Curosurf 80mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Curosurf 80mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Poractant Alfa   80mg

Uses of Curosurf Injection
Curosurf 80mg Injection is used for respiratory distress syndrome.

How to use Curosurf Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Curosurf Injection works
Curosurf 80mg 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.

Side Effects:

Common Pnemothorax (accumulation of air or gas in the chest or pleural space), Brain haemorrhage, Chronic lung disease, Decreased oxygen level in blood, Infection.

Expert advice for Curosurf Injection

Before starting poractant alfa treatment, infants should be treated for anemia, low blood pressure, chills, low blood sugar levels, acidosis.
Tell the doctor or dentist that your child takes 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Curosurf?
Curosurf 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.

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