#Drug #Respiratory

Oxygen

evan April 9, 2024

Drug Class	Therapeutic gas
Mechanism	Specifically binds to Hb and dissolves in plasma
Typical Dose	Oxygen requirements
Indications	Resuscitation - up to 100% High concentration in acute hypoxic events up to 60% Low concentration in respiratory disease up to 28%
Contra-indications	None
Side-effects	Respiratory arrest in COPD (CO2 retention disturbance), pulmonary oedema, neonatal retinopathy Dry mouth
Interactions
Elimination
Additional Notes	Can be a throat irritant in high concentrations.