Lung surfactants/mucolytics:

Indications for: CUROSURF

Treatment ("rescue") of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants.

Adult Dosage:

Not applicable.

Children Dosage:

See literature. Give by intratracheal administration through an endotracheal tube. Each dose should be administered as 2 aliquots. Inital dose of 2.5mL/kg birth weight; may give 2 more doses of 1.25mL/kg birth weight at 12-hour intervals.

CUROSURF Warnings/Precautions:

Interrupt dosing if reflux of product into endotracheal tube, cyanosis, bradycardia, airway obstruction, hypoventilation, or endotracheal tube dislodgement occurs; treat; resume after stabilization. Monitor respiratory status and clinical condition frequently and carefully.

CUROSURF Classification:

Lung surfactant.

Adverse Reactions:

Bradycardia, hypotension, reflux of surfactant into endotracheal tube, others.

How Supplied:

Single-use vials (1.5mL, 3mL)—1