Lääkehiilidioksidi Awo

Lääkehiilidioksidi AWO is a medical gas that helps keep your carbon dioxide levels balanced during a special breathing test.

Form
lääkkeellinen kaasu, nesteytetty
Strength
100 %
Active Ingredient
Carbon dioxide
Manufacturer
Woikoski Oy

How to Use

Dosage

You will inhale up to 5% carbon dioxide as part of a breathing gas mixture.

Method

This medicine is given by breathing it in, only under the direct supervision of a doctor. Always follow your doctor's instructions.

Important

This medicine is used for a single, controlled test. Do not exceed the maximum 5% concentration as a breathing gas.

Possible Side Effects

RARE
  • Cough
  • Tightening of the airways

Important Warnings

  • Do not use this medicine if your airways are blocked (you cannot breathe properly).
  • Do not use if you have certain heart or blood vessel problems, such as a heart attack or stroke in the last 3 months, untreated high blood pressure, a widened main artery (aortic aneurysm), recent eye surgery, or a risk of increased pressure in your brain.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, as this medicine is not recommended during pregnancy and there's not enough information about its safety during breastfeeding.
  • This medicine can seriously affect your ability to drive or use machines. Your doctor will tell you when it's safe to do these activities again.
  • If you take too much, you might get a headache, feel confused, have a fast heartbeat, high blood pressure, trouble breathing, feel tired or dizzy, pass out, have changes in how your heart works, or have seizures.