Nitrous oxide Benefits & Uses

Nitrous oxide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

General Anesthesia

Nitrous oxide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Nitrous oxide Related Warnings

Is the use of Nitrous oxide safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Nitrous oxide in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Nitrous oxide safe during breastfeeding?

Nitrous oxide is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Nitrous oxide on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Nitrous oxide on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Nitrous oxide on the Liver?

Nitrous oxide is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Nitrous oxide on the Heart?

Nitrous oxide is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nitrous oxide with Other Drugs

Nitrous oxide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Fentanyl

Mild

Isoflurane

Nitrous oxide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nitrous oxide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nitrous oxide

Is this Nitrous oxide habit forming or addictive?

Nitrous oxide does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Nitrous oxide as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Nitrous oxide is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Nitrous oxide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Nitrous oxide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nitrous oxide

It is safe to take Nitrous oxide with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitrous oxide

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Nitrous oxide with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 378

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