PORACTANT ALFA (Curosurf) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

PORACTANT ALFA

What is the Trade Name for PORACTANT ALFA?

Curosurf

What are the Indications for PORACTANT ALFA?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CUROSURF ¬Æ (poractant alfa) Intratracheal Suspension is indicated for the rescue treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. CUROSURF reduces mortality and pneumothoraces associated with RDS. CUROSURF is a surfactant indicated for the rescue treatment, including the reduction of mortality and pneumothoraces, of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. ( 1 )

 

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