Nitric oxide

What it is used for

INOmax ® is indicated to improve oxygenation and reduce the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in term and near-term (>34 weeks gestation) neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure associated with clinical or echocardiographic evidence of pulmonary hypertension in conjunction with ventilatory support and other appropriate agents.

Side effects, and when to stop

The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the label;

Hypoxemia

Worsening Heart Failure

Who should not take it

INOmax is contraindicated in neonates dependent on right-to-left shunting of blood.

Storing it

Store at 25°C (77°F) with excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F).

All regulations concerning handling of pressure vessels must be followed.

Protect the cylinders from shocks, falls, oxidizing and flammable materials, moisture, and sources of heat or ignition.

INOmax MR conditional labeled cylinders (i.e., size 88 aluminum cylinder) may be used at 100 gauss or less. Use of any other cylinders (e.g., size D or 0.4 liter aluminum cylinder) may create a projectile hazard.