Oxígeno Medicinal Gas Vivisol (Oxygen)

Oxígeno Medicinal Gas Vivisol is used in respiratory support and oxygen therapy pathways.

• Acute hypoxemia: Improves arterial oxygen saturation in patients with sudden low blood‑oxygen levels.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Helps maintain adequate oxygenation during exacerbations.
• Peri‑operative care: Provides supplemental oxygen before, during and after surgery to support tissue oxygenation.
• Neonatal resuscitation: Supplies essential oxygen to newborns with respiratory distress.
• High‑altitude acclimatisation: Assists individuals exposed to low‑oxygen environments.
• Palliative care: Alleviates dyspnea in terminally ill patients requiring comfort oxygen.

• Oxygen delivered via inhalation diffuses across the alveolar membrane into the pulmonary capillaries, increasing the partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood. This elevates tissue oxygen tension, supporting cellular respiration and ATP production, and helps restore normal metabolic function in hypoxic conditions.

Oxygen therapy is generally well tolerated, but adverse reactions can occur.

Common Side Effects

• Dry nasal passages: Irritation of the nasal mucosa due to dry gas flow.
• Cough: Reflex irritation of the airway.
• Headache: Mild headache from changes in blood gas levels.
• Fatigue: Transient tiredness during initiation of therapy.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

• Oxygen toxicity: Pulmonary inflammation or seizures with prolonged high‑concentration exposure.
• Fire hazard: Increased risk of combustion in oxygen‑rich environments.
• Vision changes: Temporary myopia with high‑flow delivery.
• Barotrauma: Lung injury from excessive pressure in mechanical ventilation.

When using Oxígeno Medicinal Gas Vivisol, follow established clinical guidelines and monitor patients closely.

• Assess patient need: Verify indication and target oxygen saturation before initiation.
• Monitor oxygen levels: Use pulse oximetry or arterial blood gas analysis to adjust flow.
• Avoid hyperoxia: Do not exceed prescribed concentration to reduce toxicity risk.
• Fire safety: Keep away from open flames and smoking materials.
• Store at ambient temperature: Keep cylinders in a well‑ventilated, dry area, protected from direct sunlight.

Oxygen therapy may influence the efficacy or safety of certain medications.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

• Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) exposure: Increases risk of pulmonary irritation when combined with high‑flow oxygen.
• Flammable anesthetic gases: Heightened fire risk in the presence of supplemental oxygen.

Moderate Interaction ( Monitor Closely):

• Sedatives : Enhanced respiratory depression .
• Bronchodilators : Potential alteration of bronchodilator response .
• Antioxidant supplements : Theoretical ‑ may affect oxidative balance .