Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Poractant Alfa
Drug Class
Respiratory Care
What is Curosurf?
Uses
It is used to treat or prevent lung distress in premature babies.
How It Works
: For intratracheal use only. Before administering, ensure proper placement and patency of the endotracheal tube, the endotracheal tube may be suctioned before administering poractant alfa. Allow the infant to stabilize before proceeding with dosing.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Intra tracheal
2.5 mL/kg of birth weight — As recommended.
Up to 2 subsequent doses of 1.25 mL/kg birth weight can be administered at 12-hour intervals if needed in infants who continue to require mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen.
Safety Alerts
Poractant Alfa is contraindicated in conditions like Acidosis, Anemia, Hypothermia, Hypoglycemia
Important Warnings
Continuous monitoring is required to avoid hy-peroxaemia caused by rapid improvement in arterial oxygen concentration
Side Effects
Pulmonary haemorrhage (rarely)especially in more preterm neonates
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Poractant Alfa was found.
Price Intelligence
Rs 37,392
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 37,392 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 37,392
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