Nitric Oxide

(NYE trik OKS ide)

U.S. Brand Names

INOmax®

Canadian Brand Names

INOmax®

Dosage Forms

• This medicine is available as a gas for inhalation.

Pharmacologic Category

Vasodilator, Pulmonary

Is it safe for my child to take this medicine?

• Not if your child has an allergy to nitric oxide or any other part of this medicine.

• Be sure to let healthcare provider know if your child has any allergies or reactions to medicine, food preservatives, or dyes. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected your child. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

Why does my child need this medicine?

• This medicine is used to open airways in lung diseases.

How does this medicine work?

• Nitric oxide works at sites in the airways to relax the muscles and treat symptoms.

How is this medicine given?

• For inhaling into the lungs.

How long does this medicine take to work?

• It may take several days to see the full effect.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Low blood pressure.

• High blood sugar.

What should I monitor?

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• For the occurrence of side effects.

• Your child will be monitored closely by healthcare provider.

When should I call my child's healthcare provider?

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

How should I store and/or dispose of this medicine?

• This medicine will be given to your child in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.

General statements

• If your child has a life-threatening allergy, he/she should wear an allergy identification bracelet at all times.

• This medicine is available by prescription only. If there are refills, contact your pharmacy. If no refills remain, you may need to contact your child's healthcare provider.

• Do not share your child's medicine with others and do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Many medications interact with other medications. Keep a list of all your child's medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to your child's healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Talk with your child's healthcare provider before giving him/her any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

• Medicine can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Follow directions given by healthcare provider.



Created: 2006-10-16 12:12:48.0

Modified: 2008-01-30 12:58:05.0

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