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LUNG FUNCTION MEDICAL GAS MIXTURE is a brand name for Carbon Monoxide. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 is used in pulmonary function tests to measure gas transfer in the lung. Carbon monoxide is more easily absorbed than helium. By differential calculation, deficiencies in gas transfer and diffusion across the alveolar membrane can be measured.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 is administered through the lungs by inhalation through volumetric metering and absorption analysis devices. It may be administered by mask.
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Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 is used for diagnostic and research purposes. The mixture contains carbon monoxide which is toxic, and not more than a few full breaths should be taken because of its great affinity for haemoglobin.
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There are no contraindications for the use of Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 in any age group. The use and dosage of Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 is determined entirely by the respiratory function test being applied. There are no distinctions between children, adults and the elderly, but patients with cardiac or lung disorders who require therapeutic oxygen will require more oxygen than in the mixture.
This is determined by the investigator.
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