Effective Treatment for Respiratory Conditions – Survanta 200mg Injection

Survanta 200mg Injection

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 and needing a tube inserted into their windpipe for stabilization.

Active ingredient:

• Beractant, a pulmonary surfactant extracted from cow’s lungs.

Therapeutic effects:

• Provides surfactant to the baby's lungs, reducing tension on the surfaces of the air sacs.
• Helps keep the air sacs open and prevents them from collapsing during breathing.
• Improves lung function and makes it easier for the baby to breathe.

Administration:

• Should be administered by a well-trained physician.
• Administered via the endotracheopulmonary route through a tube or catheter placed in the windpipe.
• Dosage and duration determined by age, body weight, and disease condition.
• Do not self-administer.

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.
• Inform your physician if you have any lung or liver disease before starting the treatment.
• It is unknown whether Survanta 200mg injection is safe when consuming alcohol. Please speak with your physician.
• If you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines.

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:

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

FAQs:

• Q: Can I use Survanta 200mg injection if I’m pregnant? A: Survanta 200mg injection is not indicated for women of childbearing age and should not be used during pregnancy. Discuss the potential risks and benefits with your healthcare provider.

• Q: What is Survanta 200mg injection? A: Survanta 200mg 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.

• Q: How is Survanta 200mg injection administered? A: Survanta 200mg 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.

• Q: Is Survanta 200mg injection safe for my baby? A: Survanta 200mg 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.

• Q: How often will my baby receive Survanta 200mg injection? A: The frequency and duration of Survanta 200mg injection administration will depend on your baby's specific medical condition and response to treatment. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dosing schedule.

• Q: What are the side effects of Survanta 200mg injection? A: The common side effects of Survanta 200mg 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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