CUROSURF 120MG INJECTION

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• Lungs contain tiny air sacs called alveoli that need to stay open to absorb oxygen. Normally, a natural substance called surfactant helps them do this. However, sometimes, especially in premature babies, there isn't enough natural surfactant. Water lining the alveoli can create 'surface tension,' much like water forms a bubble. This tension makes the alveoli prone to collapsing, making breathing very difficult. CUROSURF 120MG INJECTION acts as a replacement for this natural surfactant. When administered, it spreads and forms a special film or coating on the inner surface of these tiny air sacs. This film significantly reduces the strong pull (surface tension) between the water molecules lining the alveoli. Think of it like applying a non-stick coating – it prevents things from sticking together too strongly. With reduced tension, the alveoli can inflate more easily when breathing in and are less likely to collapse completely when breathing out. This helps keep the air sacs open, allowing for better oxygen uptake into the bloodstream and making breathing much less strenuous. It's a crucial treatment often used for infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) to help their immature lungs function more effectively.

• CUROSURF 120MG INJECTION is given directly into a baby's lungs through a special tube called a breathing tube (also known as an endotracheal tube). This direct method, sometimes referred to technically as endotracheopulmonary administration, ensures the medicine reaches the tiny air sacs in the lungs where it's needed most to help them stay open. The procedure is performed by experienced healthcare professionals, such as doctors or specialized nurses, in a hospital setting, usually in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It is commonly used to treat breathing problems, particularly in premature babies whose lungs may not have fully developed and aren't making enough natural lung surfactant. By providing CUROSURF 120MG INJECTION, we supplement this crucial substance, making it much easier for the baby to breathe effectively and receive the oxygen they need. The administration process is considered relatively simple and quick when performed by trained medical staff in the appropriate hospital environment.