Pulmonary Surfactants

Name
Pulmonary Surfactants
Accession Number
DBCAT001634
Description

Substances and drugs that lower the SURFACE TENSION of the mucoid layer lining the PULMONARY ALVEOLI.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
BeractantA pulmonary surfactant used for the treatment and prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants.
Poractant alfaA pulmonary surfactant used for the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants.
LucinactantIntended for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants at high risk for RDS.
CalfactantA lung surfactant for the prophylaxis of respiratory distress syndrome in high-risk infants.
Colfosceril palmitateA pulmonary surfactant used for the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants.
SinapultideA synthetic lung surfactant used to treat infant respiratory distress syndrome.
PumactantInvestigated for use/treatment in asthma, lung injury, and surgical adhesions.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
SinapultideLung epithelial cellstarget