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INOmax®
(nitric oxide) for Inhalation 100 and 800 ppm (parts per million)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

INOmax (nitric oxide gas) is a drug administered by inhalation. Nitric oxide,the active substance in INOmax (nitric oxide) , is a pulmonary vasodilator. INOmax is a gaseous blend of nitric oxide and nitrogen (0.08% and 99.92%, respectively for 800 ppm; 0.01% and 99.99%, respectively for 100 ppm). INOmax (nitric oxide) is supplied in aluminum cylinders as a compressed gas under high pressure (2000 pounds per square inch gauge [psig]).

The structural formula of nitric oxide (NO) is shown below:

INOmax® (nitric oxide) Structural Formula Illustration

Last reviewed on RxList: 7/29/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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