About calfactan t
Pulmonary surfactant
Used for
- Prevention and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants.
Usual dose in children
Intratracheal dose: 3 mL/kg birth weight; repeat doses may be given every 12 hours, up to three total doses.
Common side effects
- Slow heart rate
- Low blood oxygen
- Airway blockage
- Reflux of medicine into the breathing tube
Important warnings
- Given through an endotracheal tube by trained medical staff.
- May briefly worsen oxygen levels or slow the heart rate during administration.
- Dose may need to be paused or adjusted if breathing or heart rate changes.
Pregnancy
Not applicable; used in newborn infants.
Breastfeeding
Not applicable; used in newborn infants.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.