Treatment of Survanta 100mg Injection for Respiratory Distress in Newborns

Survanta 100mg Injection

Description:

• Contains the active ingredient Beractant.
• Belongs to the group of medicines called pulmonary surfactants.
• Extracted from cow’s lungs to help children breathe.

Uses:

• Prevents and treats Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature newborns.
• Used for premature babies born before 32 weeks of pregnancy at risk of RDS.

Therapeutic Effects:

• Provides a substance called surfactant to the baby's lungs.
• Helps the lungs work better by reducing the tension on the surfaces of the air sacs.
• Keeps the air sacs open and prevents them from collapsing during breathing.

Interaction with Other Drugs:

• Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment.
• Certain medications may interact with Survanta 100mg injection and can cause undesirable side effects.

Safety Advice:

• Not indicated for women of childbearing age and should not be used during pregnancy.
• Not indicated for women and should not be used during breastfeeding.
• Unknown whether Survanta 100mg injection is safe for patients with lung or liver problems.
• Unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking Survanta 100mg injection is safe.
• It is unknown whether Survanta 100mg injection alters driving ability.

Administration:

• Should be administered by a well-trained physician.
• Administered via the endotracheopulmonary route.
• Dose given through a tube or catheter placed in the windpipe.
• Dosage and duration decided by the physician based on age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects:

• Serious: pale skin, slow heartbeat, breathing that stops, urinating less than usual, blood in the urine.
• Common: noisy breathing, feeding or bowel problems, bleeding around the endotracheal tube.

Storage:

• Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children.
• Follow the label instructions for the storing condition.
• Store the medicine at 2°C to 8°C.
• Always check the expiry date before consuming it.

FAQs:

1. Can I use Survanta 100mg injection if I’m pregnant?

   • Survanta 100mg injection is not indicated for women of childbearing age and should not be used during pregnancy.

2. What is Survanta 100mg injection?

   • Survanta 100mg injection is a type of medication that belongs to pulmonary surfactants, which is extracted from cow’s lungs to help the children breathe. This medication prevents and treats Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature newborns.

3. How is Survanta 100mg injection administered?

   • Survanta 100mg injection is administered directly into the baby's windpipe through a tube or catheter. This procedure is usually performed in a highly supervised clinical setting by experienced medical professionals.

4. Is Survanta 100mg injection safe for my baby?

   • Survanta 100mg injection is considered safe and effective when used as prescribed by healthcare providers for the treatment of RDS. Clinical studies have shown positive outcomes in improving lung function and aiding breathing in premature infants.

5. How often will my baby receive Survanta 100mg injection?

   • The frequency and duration of Survanta 100mg injection administration will depend on your baby's specific medical condition and response to treatment. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dosing schedule.

6. What are the side effects of Survanta 100mg injection?

   • The common side effects of Survanta 100mg injection are noisy breathing, feeding or bowel problems, bleeding around the endotracheal tube. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects.

Fact Box:

• Molecule Name: Beractant
• Therapeutic class: Pulmonary disorder
• Pharmacological class: Pulmonary surfactants
• Indications: Prevents and treats Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature newborns

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