Beractant Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Beractant may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included bradycardia, vasoconstriction, hypotension, hypertension, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, aortic thrombosis, cardiac failure, cardiorespiratory arrest, increased apical pulse, persistent fetal circulation, air embolism, and total anomalous pulmonary venous return.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included adrenal hemorrhage, inappropriate ADH secretion, and hyperphosphatemia.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included endotracheal tube blockage, endotracheal tube reflux, apnea, lung consolidation, hypercarbia, hypocarbia, blood from the endotracheal tube, deterioration after weaning, respiratory decompensation, subglottic stenosis, paralyzed diaphragm, and respiratory failure.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included abdominal distention, hemorrhage, intestinal perforations, volvulus, bowel infarct, feeding intolerance, and stress ulcer.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects including hepatic failure have been reported.

Renal

Renal side effects have included renal failure and hematuria.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included coagulopathy, thrombocytopenia, and disseminated intravascular coagulation.

Nervous system

Central nervous system side effects have included seizures.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included inguinal hernia.

General

General side effects have included fever, pallor, and deterioration.

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