Lucinactant (intratracheal)

Lucinactant (intratracheal)

Lucinactant (intratracheal)

Uses for Lucinactant

This medicine should only be administered by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Before using Lucinactant

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

Related studies conducted to date have not shown any pediatric problems that would limit the benefit of Lucinactant injection in premature infants.

geriatrics

There is no information on the relationship between age and the effects of Lucinactant injection in geriatric patients.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your doctor if you are taking other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. Discuss using your medicine with food, alcohol or tobacco with your doctor.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Akutes Atemnotsyndrom – Surfaxin® ist für die Anwendung bei Patienten mit dieser Erkrankung nicht indiziert.

• Atemwegsblockade bzw
• Bradykardie (langsamer Herzschlag) – Mit Vorsicht anwenden. Kann diese Bedingungen verschlimmern.

Proper use of Lucinactant

A doctor or other trained health professional will give your child this medicine in a hospital. This medicine is given directly into your child's lungs through the endotracheal tube (breathing tube).

Precautions when using Lucinactant

It is very important that your child's doctor closely monitors your child's progress while taking the medicine. This will help the doctor determine whether the medicine is working properly and decide whether your child should continue to receive it.

Lucinactant side effects

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Contact your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Bläuliche Lippen oder Haut
• Husten
• Blut husten
• schneller Herzschlag
• Fieber oder Schüttelfrost
• blasse Haut
• schnelles, flaches Atmen
• Kurzatmigkeit
• langsamer Herzschlag
• niesen
• Atembeschwerden
• keuchend

Incident not known

• In der Farbe Blau oder Weiß
• Das Herz könnte stehen bleiben
• kein Sauerstoff zur Lunge
• Patient reagiert nicht

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

More common

• lehmfarbener Stuhlgang
• Koma
• Krämpfe
• dunkler Urin
• verminderte Urinausscheidung
• Fruchtartiger Atemgeruch
• Appetitverlust
• schnelles, tiefes Atmen
• Ausschlag
• Unruhe
• Schwitzen
• Schwellung des Gesichts, der Knöchel oder Hände
• ungewöhnliche Blutungen oder Blutergüsse
• Erbrechen von Blut
• gelbe Augen oder Haut

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Surfaxin

Available dosage forms:

• Suspension

Therapeutic class: Pulmonary surfactant

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