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Calfactant, Intratracheal kal-FAK-tant

What are other names for this medicine?

Type of medicine: lung surfactant

Generic and brand names: calfactant, intratracheal; Infasurf

What is this medicine used for?

This medicine is a lung surfactant (helps the lungs function normally). It helps prevent or treat respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies. This medicine makes breathing easier for premature infants while their lungs get stronger.

How do I use it?

This medicine is given by a healthcare provider who is trained to care for newborn infants. The medicine is given through a tube that is put into the baby's windpipe (trachea).

What should I watch out for?

Your healthcare provider will monitor the infant closely.

If your baby needs emergency care or surgery, tell the healthcare provider that your child has received this medicine.

What are the possible side effects?

Most side effects of this medicine occur when the medicine is being given to the infant. These side effects are usually correctable when treated by trained personnel.

The infant will be closely watched for side effects such as: blocked airway; slow (abnormal) heartbeat; backup of the medicine into the windpipe; low blood pressure; lack of oxygen; pneumonia or signs of infection.

The baby's healthcare provider will watch closely for any other side effects.

Your healthcare provider may inform you of any signs or symptoms to report when you take the baby home. Tell your healthcare provider if side effects continue or get worse.

What products might interact with this medicine?

No significant drug interactions have been reported.

If you are not sure if your child's medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your baby's medicines (prescription, nonprescription, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins) with you. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products your baby is taking.


This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.


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Medication Advisor 2012.1 published by RelayHealth.
Last modified: 2011-01-06
Last reviewed: 2011-01-06
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