Oxygen

Drug #542

Oxygen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and non flammable gas and supports combustion. Oxygen is prepared by liquefaction of air. It comprises 21% of the atmospheric gas. Higher concentrations of it are used to treat patients with serious impairment of gas exchange in the lung. Oxygen is available in compressed form in cylinders, in liquid form or can be produced on site by it concentrators. Oxygen is used in the treatment of hypoxia, in abdominal distention and in air embolism.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Natural origin and belongs to Gas .

It is classified in Gas pharmacological group. It is also classified under Respiratory Inhalant Products .

Molecular Weight: 32 · pK_a: · Solubility in Water: 1 in 32 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 7 · Non-proprietary name: Oxygen.

Pharmacokinetics

Distribution: Oxygen has a volume of distribution is . plasma protein binding is .

Elimination: it is metabolised via Tissues , plasma half-life is , renal excretion is .

Indications

Oxygen is primarily indicated in conditions like Smoking cessation.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Dosage

Oxygen's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0 – 0	—	—	Inhalation	As Required
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0 – 0	—	—	Inhalation	As Required
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0 – 0	—	—	Inhalation	As Required

Drug Interactions

Unknown3 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Oxygen in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Decreased retinal blood flow , Retrolental fibroplasia .

Oxygen produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Carbondioxide retention, Pulmonary oxygen toxicity. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Oxygen are Cerebral oxygen toxicity.

Oxygen is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Convulsions , Dizziness, Mood swings, Nausea.

Warnings / Precautions

High concentration of oxygen should be avoided in patients whose respiration is depend upon hypoxive drive, other wise carbon dioxide retention and respiratoy depression may ensure. Liquid oxygen should not be allowed to come in contact with skin because it produces severe cold burns.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Oxygen should be stored Gas.

Drug Classification

1.25.6 — Respiratory stimulants and pulmonary surfactants