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Nitrogen

Generic Name
Nitrogen
Brand Names
Nitrogen NF
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
N2
CAS Number
7727-37-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
N762921K75

Overview

Nitrogen is a chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7. At room temperature, it is a transparent, odorless diatomic gas. Liquid nitrogen is used principally in cryotherapy for removal of diseased skin. Liquid nitrogen helps in removal of skin lesions through necrosis, which results from the freezing and thawing of cells. Cryotherapy usually done in doctors' office. Also, nitrogen is very famous component in fertilizers and energy-stores.

Background

Nitrogen is a chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7. At room temperature, it is a transparent, odorless diatomic gas. Liquid nitrogen is used principally in cryotherapy for removal of diseased skin. Liquid nitrogen helps in removal of skin lesions through necrosis, which results from the freezing and thawing of cells. Cryotherapy usually done in doctors' office. Also, nitrogen is very famous component in fertilizers and energy-stores.

Indication

Liquid nitrogen is used mainly as a cryogenic agent for the treatment of various benign and malignant skin lesions.

Associated Conditions

  • Actinic Keratosis (AK)
  • Benign skin lesions
  • Hypoxemia
  • Verruca (Warts)

Clinical Trials

Phase 4
Recruiting
Posted: 2023/10/18
Sponsor:
Copenhagen Universit...
Phase 1
Completed
Posted: 2023/02/22
Sponsor:
Combined Military Ho...
Early Phase 1
Withdrawn
Posted: 2020/08/27
Sponsor:
James Reynolds

FDA Approved Products

NITROGEN
Manufacturer:Strate Welding Supply Co., Inc.
Route:RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Strength:99 L in 100 L
Approved: 2016/04/21
NDC:49221-0042
Nitrogen
Manufacturer:Raimy Corporation
Route:RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Strength:99 L in 1 L
Approved: 2018/10/05
NDC:10942-2000
Nitrogen
Manufacturer:Haun Specialty Gases, Inc.
Route:RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Strength:990 L in 1 L
Approved: 2018/10/03
NDC:14961-003
NITROGEN
Manufacturer:United States Welding, Inc.
Route:RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Strength:99 L in 100 L
Approved: 2022/01/10
NDC:54218-600
Nitrogen
Manufacturer:Linde Inc.
Route:RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Strength:990 mL in 1 L
Approved: 2024/02/19
NDC:59578-499

Singapore Approved Products

No Singapore products found for this drug

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