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Curosurf 80 mg/mL

poractant alfa · SUSPENSION · Chiesi USA, Inc.

No Recall History
Plain English

Curosurf (poractant alfa) is a surfactant medication delivered directly into the lungs through a breathing tube to treat respiratory distress syndrome in newborns. This condition occurs when premature infants lack sufficient natural lung surfactant needed for normal breathing.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Curosurf
Generic Name
poractant alfa
NDC Code (Product)
10122-510
Manufacturer
Chiesi USA, Inc.
Strength
80 mg/mL
Dosage Form
SUSPENSION
Route
ENDOTRACHEAL
Marketing Status
Application #
BLA020744
Drug Class
Surfactant [EPC]
Marketing Start
11/18/1999

Recall History

No Recall History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curosurf used for?

Curosurf (poractant alfa) is a surfactant medication delivered directly into the lungs through a breathing tube to treat respiratory distress syndrome in newborns. This condition occurs when premature infants lack sufficient natural lung surfactant needed for normal breathing.

Is Curosurf a controlled substance?

Curosurf is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Curosurf?

The generic name for Curosurf is poractant alfa. There are no other listed brand versions of poractant alfa.

What is the NDC code for Curosurf 80 mg/mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Curosurf 80 mg/mL is 10122-510, listed by Chiesi USA, Inc..

Product NDC

10122-510

Package NDC

10122-510-01

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