| Drug Name |
Nitric oxide |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D01574 |
| Description |
Nitric oxide or Nitrogen monoxide is a chemical compound with chemical formula NO. This gas is an important signaling molecule in the body of mammals including humans and is an extremely important intermediate in the chemical industry. It is also a toxic air pollutant produced by automobile engines and power plants.
Nitric oxide (NO) should not be confused with nitrous oxide (N2O), a general anaesthetic, or with nitrogen dioxide (NO2) which is another poisonous air pollutant.
The nitric oxide molecule is a free radical, which is relevant to understanding its high reactivity. It reacts with the ozone in air to form nitrogen dioxide, signalled by the appearance of the reddish-brown color. |
| Indications and Usage |
For the treatment of term and near-term (>34 weeks) neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription; Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
R07AX01 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00435
|
| KEGG ID |
D00074
|
| MeSH ID |
D009569
|
| PubChem ID |
145068
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0A5FM
|
| NDC Product Code |
72385-001; 80519-301; 64693-002 |
| Synonyms |
Nitric Oxide | Oxide, Nitric | Nitrogen Monoxide | Monoxide, Nitrogen | Nitric Oxide, Endothelium-Derived | Endothelium-Derived Nitric Oxide | Nitric Oxide, Endothelium Derived | Endogenous Nitrate Vasodilator | Nitrate Vasodilator, Endogenous | Vasodilator, Endogenous Nitrate | Mononitrogen Monoxide | Monoxide, Mononitrogen |
