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nitrous oxide

nitrous oxide (NITROUS OXIDE, USP) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 0
Drug details — nitrous oxide
US status
approved
Class
Route
INHALATION
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

nitrous oxide (NITROUS OXIDE, USP) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nitrous oxide
Brand NITROUS OXIDE, USP
Route INHALATION
Formulation GAS

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 30% Nitrous oxide Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Alcohol-Related Disorders
  2. Nitrous oxide Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opioid-Related Disorders
  3. 30% Nitrous oxide Unknown · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opioid-Related Disorders

Frequently asked questions

What is nitrous oxide?

nitrous oxide (NITROUS OXIDE, USP) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nitrous oxide?

NITROUS OXIDE, USP is a marketed brand name for nitrous oxide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of nitrous oxide?

nitrous oxide has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.