Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborn babies with a birth weight of 700 grams or greater, undergoing mechanical ventilation. It occurs when the baby's lung function decreases which may lead to serious breathing difficulties.
Bleeding from lungs (rare)
Irregular heart rate (rare)
This medicine is not recommended for use in newborn infants with congenital abnormalities or congenital infections due to the risk of worsening of the infant's condition.