Beractant (Sürfaktan)
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Prophylaxis and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants (replaces deficiency of endogenous surfactant)
Neonates: 4 mL/kg via endotracheal tube. May repeat q 6 hr to a total of 4 doses. Rotate infant to right, then to left, and administer ½ dose on each side over 2–3 sec.
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