- Brand Name : Inomax
- Drug Class : Pulmonary, Other, Nitric oxide gas
- Medical Author : John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
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What Is Nitric Oxide Gas Used For and How Does it Work?
Nitric oxide gas is used in term and near-term neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure associated with evidence of pulmonary hypertension.
Nitric oxide gas is available under the following different brand names: INOmax and Genosyl.
Dosages of Nitric Oxide Gas
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Inhalation Gas
- 100 ppm
- 800 ppm
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Indicated in term and near-term neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure associated with evidence of pulmonary hypertension
- Additional studies conducted in premature neonates for the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia have not demonstrated substantial evidence of efficacy
- Term and near-term neonates (greater than 34 weeks’ gestation): 20 ppm, inhaled for up to 14 days
- Decrease dose gradually at end of treatment, do not discontinue abruptly