entonox
Description
Entonox, also known as nitrous oxide and oxygen (N2O/O2), is a premixed medical gas that is commonly used as an analgesic for pain relief. It is a 50:50 mixture of nitrous oxide (N2O) and oxygen (O2). Nitrous oxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is often used as a recreational drug, but it is also used in medicine as an anesthetic and analgesic. Oxygen is a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for life. Entonox is administered by inhalation through a mask or nasal cannula. It is a rapid-acting analgesic that provides pain relief within seconds. The effects of entonox usually last for 3-5 minutes. Entonox is widely used in healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments. It is used to relieve pain from a variety of conditions, including childbirth, dental procedures, and minor injuries. The use of Entonox is particularly common in childbirth, where it is used to relieve pain during labor and delivery. Entonox is also used in the treatment of acute pain, such as pain from burns and fractures. The use of Entonox is generally safe, but it can cause some side effects, such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Entonox is typically not recommended for people with certain medical conditions, such as certain lung diseases or heart problems. '
Entonox: combination drug containing premixed 50% nitrous oxide (dinitrogen oxide) & 50% oxygen [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]
Cross-References
ID Source | ID |
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PubMed CID | 108123 |
MeSH ID | M0041239 |
Synonyms (10)
Synonym |
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eutonal |
nitronox |
anesoxyn-50 |
entonox |
nitralgin |
nitrogen oxide (n2o), mixt. with oxygen |
54510-89-3 |
kalinox |
kalinox 170 bar |
molecular oxygen;nitrous oxide |
Research Excerpts
Overview
Entonox is a 50 : 50 combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen, which may be used to manage pain during colonoscopy. Some women are interested in continuous breathing in face mask.
Excerpt | Reference | Relevance |
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"Entonox (N2O2) which is an inhalational gas for relieving labor pain is commonly used intermittently; however some women are interested in continuous breathing in face mask. " | ( Effects of continuous use of Entonox in comparison with intermittent method on obstetric outcomes: a randomized clinical trial. Agah, J; Baghani, R; Safiabadi Tali, SH; Tabarraei, Y, 2014) | 2.14 |
"Entonox is a 50 : 50 combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen, which may be used to manage pain during colonoscopy. " | ( A randomized controlled trial comparing continuous and as-required nitrous oxide use during screening colonoscopy. Ball, AJ; Din, S; Donnelly, M; Riley, SA, 2015) | 1.86 |
Effects
Excerpt | Reference | Relevance |
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"Entonox has been used effectively in different specialties for pain relief. " | ( Use of inhaled nitrous oxide for minor eyelid surgery: a placebo-controlled study. Bhatt, R; Child, V; Johns, S; Kurli, M; Musadiq, M; Sandramouli, S; Stott, M, 2003) | 1.76 |
Toxicity
Excerpt | Reference | Relevance |
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" Success (completion of planned treatment), cooperation (modified Venham scale), and adverse events were recorded." | ( A clinical trial of efficacy and safety of inhalation sedation with a 50% nitrous oxide/oxygen premix (Kalinox™) in general practice. Collado, V; Faulks, D; Hennequin, M; Koscielny, S; Nicolas, E; Onody, P, 2012) | 0.38 |
Bioavailability
Excerpt | Reference | Relevance |
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"Fentanyl is a potent opioid that is well absorbed via the oral mucosa." | ( Oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate versus placebo for painful dressing changes: a crossover trial. Barker, L; Larsen, D; MacIntyre, PA; Margetts, L, 2007) | 0.34 |
Research
Studies (117)
Timeframe | Studies, This Drug (%) | All Drugs % |
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pre-1990 | 24 (20.51) | 18.7374 |
1990's | 23 (19.66) | 18.2507 |
2000's | 46 (39.32) | 29.6817 |
2010's | 18 (15.38) | 24.3611 |
2020's | 6 (5.13) | 2.80 |
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |
Market Indicators
Research Demand Index: 72.96
According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.
| This Compound (72.96) All Compounds (24.57) |
Study Types
Publication Type | This drug (%) | All Drugs (%) |
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Trials | 43 (34.68%) | 5.53% |
Reviews | 11 (8.87%) | 6.00% |
Case Studies | 11 (8.87%) | 4.05% |
Observational | 1 (0.81%) | 0.25% |
Other | 58 (46.77%) | 84.16% |
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |
Clinical Trials (7)
Trial Overview
Trial | Phase | Enrollment | Study Type | Start Date | Status | ||
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Analgesia of Acute Coronary Syndromes With ST-segment Elevation in a Pre-hospital Setting. Randomized Non-inferiority Trial of the Association MEOPA + Paracetamol Versus Morphine. [NCT02198378] | Phase 4 | 680 participants (Actual) | Interventional | 2014-11-30 | Completed | ||
Optimizing the Use of Entonox® During Screening Colonoscopy: an Open Randomised Controlled Trial [NCT01865721] | Phase 4 | 100 participants (Actual) | Interventional | 2013-01-31 | Completed | ||
The Effect of Entonox on Stages of Labor in Nulliparous Women :a Randomized Controlled Trial [NCT04321642] | 80 participants (Actual) | Interventional | 2019-11-01 | Completed | |||
Effect of Nitrous Oxide in Treating Neuropathic Pain: A Pilot Study in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients [NCT01172600] | 78 participants (Actual) | Interventional | 2011-01-31 | Completed | |||
A Single-centre, Randomised Controlled Study of Entonox Versus Midazolam Sedation in Gastroscopy. [NCT01744184] | Phase 4 | 200 participants (Anticipated) | Interventional | 2013-05-31 | Recruiting | ||
Inhaled Nitrous Oxide and Labor Analgesia [NCT01738672] | Phase 2 | 16 participants (Actual) | Interventional | 2012-02-29 | Terminated | ||
Comparison of the Role of Epidural Analgesia Versus Non-epidural Analgesia in Postnatal Depression and Persistent Pain Development: a Randomized Controlled Trial [NCT03167905] | Phase 2/Phase 3 | 881 participants (Actual) | Interventional | 2017-06-15 | Active, not recruiting | ||
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024] |