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Surfact 108 Injection
Manufactured bySUN PHARMA LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsColfosceril Palmitate
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Description
Surfact 108 Injection is a lung surfactant used for the prevention and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in newborn babies with a birth weight of 700 grams or greater, undergoing mechanical ventilation. Close monitoring of heart rate and arterial oxygenation is recommended during treatment with this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Surfact 108 Injection
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Surfact 108 Injection
Bleeding from lungs
Irregular heart rate
Uses of Surfact 108 Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborn babies with a birth weight of 700 grams or greater, undergoing mechanical ventilation. It occurs when the baby's lung function decreases which may lead to serious breathing difficulties.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reportedCan this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Congenital Abnormalities
This medicine is not recommended for use in newborn infants with congenital abnormalities or congenital infections due to the risk of worsening of the infant's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Birth weight
Care must be taken for use in newborn babies whose birth weight is less than 700 gms due to an increase in the risk of pulmonary hemorrhage (bleeding from lungs) and other severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of heart rate and arterial oxygenation is recommended during treatment with this medicine.
Intratracheal administration
The medicine should be administered through intratracheal route only.
Mucous plugging
In newborns whose ventilation becomes notably impaired during or immediately after the therapy with this medicine may have mucus plugging of the endotracheal tube. Therefore, it is recommended to perform suctioning of all newborns to avoid endotracheal tube obstruction due to mucous plugging.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor about all the current medicines as well as medical conditions of your infants before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
The medicine works by reducing the surface tension within the alveoli of the lungs and improves breathing.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Lung surfactants
Schedule
Schedule H
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Colfosceril palmitate - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 26 December 2018]. Available from:
[Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 26 December 2018]. Available from:
Related Questions
Information on this page was last updated on 24 Apr 2019
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