Alveofact Intratracheal Suspension

Phospholipids
45 mg/ml
ZAS Corporation
Pack size 2.4 ml
Unite Price 27000.00 BDT

Indications

Alveofact Intratracheal Suspension is used for: Resp distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants.

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Prevention in premature infant <1250 g birthwt or w/ evidence of surfactant deficiency Preferably w/in 15 mins of birth. Rescue Preferably by 8 hr of age. 4 mL/kg birth wt(100 mg of phospholipids/kg birth wt) intratracheally up to 4 doses in 1st 48 hr. Doses should not be given more frequently than 6 hrly. To be administered as soon as possible.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

None known.

Precautions

Infants <600 g birth wt. For intratracheal use only.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Phospholipids : Transient bradycardia. O2 desaturation, endotracheal tube reflux & blockage, pallor, vasoconstriction, hypotension, HTN, hypocarbia, hypercarbia & apnea.

Mode of Action

Natural bovine pulmonary surfactant; replaces deficient endogenous lung surfactant in neonates with respiratory distress syndrome. Surfactant prevents the alveoli from collapsing during expiration by lowering surface tension between alveolar surfaces and air.

Note

Alveofact 45 mg/ml Intratracheal Suspension generic name is Phospholipids. Alveofact 45 mg/ml Intratracheal Suspension is manufactured by ZAS CorporationAlveofact is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Alveofact Intratracheal Suspension is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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