calfactant

Originator

Infasurf,Forest,USA

Uses

Prevention and treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (pulmonary surfactant).

Manufacturing Process

Calfactant is purified surfactant phospholipids extracted from calf lungs and purified by gel permeation chromatography. Calfactant include phospholipids, neutral lipides, and hydrophobic surfactant - three biophysically active proteins SP-A, SP-B, and SP-C. It contained no preservatives.

brand name

Infasurf (Ony).

Therapeutic Function

Lung surfactant