Showing posts with label lucinactant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lucinactant. Show all posts

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Surfaxin® (lucinactant)

  • Brandname: Surfaxin®
  • Generic: lucinactant
 
  • Uses: Respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn
  • How it works: Helps prevent irregular function of lungs by acting on the surface of the lungs
  • Common side effects: Pale complexion
  • Serious side effects: Slow heart rate (3%-10%), blocked wind pipe, abnormal blood oxygen levels (8%-17%)
  • Who cannot use this medication: N/A