poractant alfa

Sold under the brand name “Curosurf”, Poractant alfa is “a sterile, non-pyrogenic pulmonary surfactant” indicated for the treatment and prevention of lung distress in premature babies. According to rxlist.com, Poractant alfa “reduces mortality and pneumothoraces associated with Respiratory Distress Syndrome”. You should tell the doctor if your child is allergic to any particular drug or food before he/she takes Poractant alfa to make sure that it will be safe for them. According to drugs.com, this medicine “is given into the lungs with a tube”. As for the side effects of Poractant alfa, the aforementioned website mentions the following: signs of an allergic reaction (i.e. hives, itching, and trouble breathing), slow heartbeat, and very bad dizziness. Don’t forget to contact a doctor right away if any of these side effects occurs.