Inomax TM
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Active ingredients: nitric oxide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: INOmax nitric oxide 800 ppm medicinal gas for inhalation cylinderDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INOmax®, in conjunction with ventilatory support and other appropriate agents, is indicated -,- for the treatment of term and near-term ( greater than 34 weeks) neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure associated with clinical or echocardiographic evidence of pulmonary hypertension, in order to improve oxygenation and to reduce the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.,- to selectively decrease pulmonary arterial pressure in patients with perioperative pulmonary hypertension in conjunction with heart surgery
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Gas, medicinal
- Inhalation
- Colourless gas
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- Size 88 cylinder pack
- Size MD15 cylinder pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient nitric oxide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
