Survanta Side Effects
Generic name: beractant
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 22, 2024.
Note: This document contains side effect information about beractant. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Survanta.
Applies to beractant: intratracheal suspension.
Side effects include:
Transient bradycardia, oxygen desaturation, endotracheal tube reflux, pallor, vasoconstriction, hypotension, endotracheal tube blockage, hypertension, hypocarbia, hypercarbia, apnea.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to beractant: intratracheal suspension.
General
The most commonly reported adverse experiences were associated with the dosing procedure; transient bradycardia occurred with 11.9% of doses and oxygen desaturation occurred with 9.8% of doses.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Very common (10% or more): Transient bradycardia (11.9%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pallor, vasoconstriction, hypotension, hypertension, hypercarbia, hypocarbia
Frequency not reported: Tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, aortic thrombosis, cardiac failure, cardio-respiratory arrest, increased apical pulse, persistent fetal circulation, air embolism, total anomalous pulmonary venous return[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Oxygen desaturation
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Apnea
Frequency not reported: Lung consolidation, blood from the endotracheal tube, deterioration after weaning, respiratory decompensation, subglottic stenosis, paralyzed diaphragm, respiratory failure[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Endotracheal tube reflux, endotracheal tube blockage
Frequency not reported: Abdominal distension, hemorrhage, intestinal perforations, volvulus, bowel infarct, feeding intolerance, stress ulcer[Ref]
Endocrine
Frequency not reported: Adrenal hemorrhage, inappropriate ADH secretion, hyperphosphatemia[Ref]
Hematologic
Frequency not reported: Coagulopathy, thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation[Ref]
Hepatic
Frequency not reported: Hepatic failure[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Frequency not reported: Inguinal hernia[Ref]
Nervous system
Frequency not reported: Seizures[Ref]
Renal
Frequency not reported: Renal failure, hematuria[Ref]
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References
1. Product Information. Survanta Intratracheal (beractant). Abbott Pharmaceutical. 2002.
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