Beractant

Identification

Summary

Beractant is a pulmonary surfactant used for the treatment and prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants.

Brand Names
Survanta
Generic Name
Beractant
DrugBank Accession Number
DB06761
Background

Beractant is a pulmonary surfactant used for the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. Considered a natural source of surfactant as it is made from bovine lung extract, beractant contains a mixture of phospholipids, neutral lipids, fatty acids, and surfactant-associated proteins such as SP-B and SP-C. The final composition provides 25 mg/mL phospholipids (including 11.0-15.5 mg/mL disaturated phosphatidylcholine), 0.5-1.75 mg/mL triglycerides, 1.4-3.5 mg/mL free fatty acids, and less than 1.0 mg/mL protein. It is suspended in 0.9% sodium chloride solution, and heat-sterilized.

In anticipation of birth, endogenous lung surfactant is produced to lower the surface tension on alveolar surfaces and to stabilize the alveoli against collapse at resting transpulmonary pressures. However, in Respiratory Distress Syndrome, developmental deficiency of surfactant results collapse of the alveoli causing fast breathing, increased heart rate, apoxia, and sometimes death. Administration of lung surfactant remains the cornerstone of therapy in this condition that is currently the leading cause of death in preterm infants. In comparison to synthetic forms of surfacant, natural forms such as Beractant have been found to have a reduced incidence of pneumothorax and reduced mortality.

Type
Biotech
Groups
Approved
Biologic Classification
Protein Based Therapies
Other protein based therapies
Protein Chemical Formula
Not Available
Protein Average Weight
Not Available
Sequences
Not Available
Synonyms
  • Beractant
  • Beraksurf
External IDs
  • A 60386X
  • A-60386X
  • A60386X

Pharmacology

Indication

Beractant is indicated for prevention and treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants.

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Treatment ofRespiratory distress syndrome••••••••••••••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

In vitro, Beractant reproducibly lowers minimum surface tension to less than 8 dynes/cm as measured by the pulsating bubble surfactometer and Wilhelmy Surface Balance. In situ, it restores pulmonary compliance to excised rat lungs artificially made surfactant-deficient. In vivo, single doses improve lung pressure-volume measurements, lung compliance, and oxygenation in premature rabbits and sheep.

Mechanism of action

Beractant replenishes lung surfactant and restores surface activity to the lungs by lowering surface tension on alveolar surfaces during respiration and stabilizing the alveoli against collapse at resting transpulmonary pressures.

Absorption

Beractant is administered directly to the target organ, the lungs, where biophysical effects occur at the alveolar surface.

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism

In surfactant-deficient premature rabbits and lambs, alveolar clearance of radio-labelled lipid components of beractant is rapid. Most of the dose becomes lung-associated within hours of administration, and the lipids enter endogenous surfactant pathways of reutilization and recycling. Limited animal experiments have not found effects of beractant on endogenous surfactant metabolism.

Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AcebutololAcebutolol may increase the bradycardic activities of Beractant.
AlfentanilAlfentanil may increase the bradycardic activities of Beractant.
AmiodaroneAmiodarone may increase the bradycardic activities of Beractant.
AmlodipineAmlodipine may increase the bradycardic activities of Beractant.
AtenololAtenolol may increase the bradycardic activities of Beractant.
Food Interactions
No interactions found.

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Active Moieties
NameKindUNIICASInChI Key
CalfactantunknownQ4K217VGA9183325-78-2Not applicable
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
SurvantaSuspension25 mg / mLEndotrachealAbbvie1993-12-31Not applicableCanada flag
SurvantaSuspension25 mg/1mLEndotrachealAbbVie Inc.1991-07-01Not applicableUS flag

Categories

Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
Not Available
Kingdom
Organic Compounds
Super Class
Organic Acids
Class
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Sub Class
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Direct Parent
Peptides
Alternative Parents
Not Available
Substituents
Not Available
Molecular Framework
Not Available
External Descriptors
Not Available
Affected organisms
Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
S866O45PIG
CAS number
108778-82-1

References

General References
  1. Bayat S, Porra L, Broche L, Albu G, Malaspinas I, Doras C, Strengell S, Petak F, Habre W: Effect of surfactant on regional lung function in an experimental model of respiratory distress syndrome in rabbit. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2015 Aug 1;119(3):290-8. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00047.2015. Epub 2015 May 21. [Article]
  2. Speer CP, Sweet DG, Halliday HL: Surfactant therapy: past, present and future. Early Hum Dev. 2013 Jun;89 Suppl 1:S22-4. doi: 10.1016/S0378-3782(13)70008-2. [Article]
  3. Halliday HL: History of surfactant from 1980. Biol Neonate. 2005;87(4):317-22. Epub 2005 Jun 1. [Article]
KEGG Drug
D03096
PubChem Substance
347910369
RxNav
46967
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1201624
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Beractant
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Clinical Trials

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Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
Powder, for suspensionEndotracheal45 mg/ml
SuspensionEndotracheal80 MG/ML
SuspensionEndotracheal142 mg/8ml
SuspensionEndotracheal25 mg/1mL
SuspensionEndotracheal25 mg
SuspensionEndotracheal25 mg / mL
SuspensionEndotracheal
SuspensionEndotracheal1 ml
Prices
Not Available
Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
Not Available

Drug created at September 14, 2010 16:21 / Updated at March 28, 2024 03:23