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Poractant Alfa

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Poractant Alfa Uses

Poractant Alfa is used for respiratory distress syndrome.

How Poractant Alfa works

Poractant Alfa 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.

Common side effects of Poractant Alfa

Pneumothorax, Brain hemorrhage, Chronic lung disease, Hypoxia (decreased oxygen level in blood), Infection

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Dr. Love Sharma

PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA

Reviewed By

Dr. Varun Gupta

MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated

18 Feb 2020 | 11:52 AM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Poractant Alfa

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 for Poractant Alfa

Poractant Alfa

Q. What is Poractant Alfa?

Poractant Alfa 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.