Colfosceril Palmitate: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Colfosceril Palmitate

INFORMATION ABOUT COLFOSCERIL PALMITATE

Colfosceril Palmitate Uses

Colfosceril Palmitate is used for respiratory distress syndrome.

How Colfosceril Palmitate works

Colfosceril palmitate is a natural lung surfactant called as dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine that lubricates the linings of the air spaces in lungs, thereby enabling normal breathing. It is effective in newborn babies who have difficulty in breathing due to lack of enough surfactant in their lungs.

Common side effects of Colfosceril Palmitate

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Pulmonary hemorrhage, Endotracheal tube blockade

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05 Dec 2024 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Colfosceril Palmitate

Surfact

₹5428 to ₹5428

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Colfosceril Palmitate

Colfosceril palmitate should administered only by trained medical personnel and benefits versus risk should be carefully assessed before using it in infants weighing 500-700g.
The infants should be continuously monitored to avoid hyperoxaemia (due to rapid improvement in arterial oxygen concentration).

Frequently asked questions for Colfosceril Palmitate

Q. What is Colfosceril Palmitate?

Colfosceril Palmitate is a natural lung surfactant called as dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine that lubricates the linings of the air spaces in lungs, thereby enabling normal breathing. It is effective in newborn babies who have difficulty in breathing due to lack of enough surfactant in their lungs.