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Curosurf is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Other than this, Curosurf has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Curosurf depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Curosurf include Pulmonary alveolar hemorrhage, Anemia. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Curosurf can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Curosurf normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Curosurf has a Not Used By Women effect for pregnant women and Not Used By Women effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Curosurf has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Curosurf related warnings section.
Curosurf is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergies, Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Curosurf contraindications section.
Besides this, Curosurf may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Curosurf, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Curosurf is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Curosurf safe for pregnant women?
Not Used by Women
Is the use of Curosurf safe during breastfeeding?
Not Used by Women
What is the effect of Curosurf on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Curosurf on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Curosurf will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Curosurf on the Liver?
Information about safety of Curosurf for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Curosurf on the Heart?
Information about safety of Curosurf for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Curosurf should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Curosurf unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Curosurf habit forming or addictive?
Curosurf does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Curosurf since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Curosurf is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Curosurf is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Curosurf
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Curosurf with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Curosurf
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Curosurf.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Curosurf(ß (poractant alfa)
