Nitrogen
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Nitrogen is a colorless gaseous element found free in air. It constitutes part of the atmosphere, forming about four fifths of common air. Chemically, Nitrogen is almost inert , but forms by combination nitric acid and ammonia. Nitrogen is used as a diluent for medicinal gases. Pharmaceutically Nitrogen is employed to replace air in the containers of substances which would be adversely affected by air oxidation. Therefore Nitrogen is used with fixed oils, certain vitamin preparations and a variety of injectable products. Nitrogen is also used as a propellent. Nitrogen is also important biologically, being a constituent of protein ad nucleic acid, thus present in all living cells. Nitrogen is used to replace the air in pharmaceutical preparations.
Indications
Nitrogen is primarily indicated in conditions like Warts.
Contraindications
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Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Nitrogen, which give rise to further complications include Syndrome of decompression sickness. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Nitrogen are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Burning, Stinging, Nitrogen Narcosis.
Warnings
Avoid inhalation or direct contact with any body part, cold burns may result.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Nitrogen was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.