Survanta 200mg injection contains an active ingredient called Beractant, which belongs to the group of medicines called pulmonary surfactants. It is extracted from a cow’s lungs to help the children breathe. The survanta injection prevents and treats Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature newborns with a birth weight of 700g or more.
It is also used for premature babies born before 32 weeks of pregnancy who are at risk of RDS and need a tube inserted into their windpipe for stabilisation. RDS is a condition in which the lungs of premature babies are not fully developed, leading to breathing difficulties.
Do not use Survanta 200mg injection if you are allergic to Beractant or any of its ingredients. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience serious eye symptoms or heart issues while using this medication. Consult your healthcare provider for any concerns or allergies. Some common side effects of noisy breathing, feeding, or bowel problems, and bleeding around the endotracheal tube. Survanta injection substitutes include other surfactants such as Curosurf, Neosurf, and Infasurf. Survanta injection price in India varies by retailer and location. You can buy Survanta 200mg injection online.
Uses
Survanta 200mg injection uses include:
Preventing and treating Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature newborns.
How Survanta 200mg Injection Works
Survanta 200mg injection works by providing a substance called surfactant to the baby's lungs. This surfactant helps the lungs work better by reducing the tension on the surfaces of the air sacs. The survanta 8ml inj also helps keep the air sacs open and prevents them from collapsing during breathing. This makes it easier for the baby to breathe and improves their lung function.
Interaction of Survanta 200mg Injection with other drugs
1. Ventilator Support Medicines such as Sedatives (Moderate)
Drugs used for sedation during the surfactant procedure may require dose changes because breathing may stabilize rapidly after Survanta administration.
2. Diuretics like Furosemide (Mild)
These may contribute to electrolyte imbalance in premature babies. Since Survanta changes lung compliance, close monitoring of fluid and electrolyte status is advised.
3. Medicines Affecting Heart Rhythm (Mild)
Survanta may temporarily alter oxygen levels and breathing patterns during dosing, so newborns on cardiac rhythm affecting drugs need continuous monitoring.
4. Antibiotics Used in Neonatal Care (Mild)
No direct interaction is known, but some antibiotics can influence lung inflammation, so overall respiratory response must be watched closely.
