Nitrous Oxide
Overview
Categories
- 1 Drugs used in anesthesia
- 1.1 General anesthetics and oxygen
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
Metabolism is reported Gut. Renal Excretion accounts for > 70 % .
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Aminoprofen's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 30 to 70 % | 50 (50) | As recommended. | Inhalation | Maintenance, mixed with oxygen |
| 70 % | 70 (70) | As recommended. | Inhalation | Initial, mixed with 30% oxygen |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Aminoprofen is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Aminoprofen is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
Nitrous oxide should always be administered with atleast 20 to 30% oxygen. Care is required in patients during or after air encephalography. Mixture of equal part of nitrous oxide or oxygen should not be used for analgesia in patients with head injuries. Patients should observed caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, because may cause drowsiness. Patients with chronic disease such as diabetes or hypertension may require adjustment to their therapy before anesthesia. Anaesthetics should be given with caution in patients with cardiac, respiratory, renal or hepatic (liver) impairment.
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Aminoprofen
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