Calfactant
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| Trade names | Infasurf |
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| ATC code | none |
| UNII | Q4K217VGA9  |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL1201447  |
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Calfactant, also known as Infasurf,[1] is an intratracheal suspension derived from the natural surfactant in calf lungs. It is used in premature infants with lung surfactant deficiency that causes infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS).[2]
Mechanism of action
Lung surfactant is essential for effective ventilation as it modifies alveolar surface tension.[3] IRDS is caused by a lung surfactant deficiency. Calfactant serves as a substitute for the natural surfactant.[2]
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- ↑ http://www.infasurf.com/home
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Drugs.com: Calfactant
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