Complete dosing information for PORACTANT ALFA
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Before administering CUROSURF, assure proper placement and patency of endotracheal tube ( 2.1 ) Administer intratracheally either in ( 2.1 ): Two divided aliquots through a 5 French end-hole catheter; or A single bolus through secondary lumen of a dual lumen endotracheal tube without interrupting mechanical ventilation Initial recommended dose is 2.5 mL/kg birth weight ( 2.2 ) Up to two repeat doses of 1.25 mL/kg birth weight may be administered at approximately 12-hour intervals ( 2.2 ) Maximum total dose (initial plus repeat doses) is 5 mL/kg ( 2.2 ) See Full Prescribing Information for instructions on preparation and administration of the CUROSURF suspension ( 2.3 , 2.4 ) 2.1 Important Administration Instructions For intratracheal administration only. CUROSURF should be administered by, or under the supervision of clinicians experienced in intubation, ventilator management, and general care of premature infants. Before administering CUROSURF, assure prope