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Dry Ice (CARBON DIOXIDE)
Dry Ice, also known as solid carbon dioxide, is a radiographic contrast agent used in medical imaging. It works by providing contrast in X-ray images, allowing for better visualization of internal structures. However, as it is not a pharmaceutical drug, it does not have a specific target or mechanism of action. Dry Ice is not a patented or generic pharmaceutical, but rather a naturally occurring substance. It is not approved by the FDA for medical use, but is commonly used in medical settings for imaging purposes.
At a glance
| Generic name | CARBON DIOXIDE |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Radiographic Contrast Agent [EPC] |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Other |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Caracterization of the Combined Alterations in Respiration and aROUSal in Patients With Drug-resistant EpiLepsy (NA)
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Nicotine With Use of Standardized Research Electronic Cigarette (SREC) (NA)
- Real-Time End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring for Early Warning of Hypoxemia in Painless Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (NA)
- Gas Composition in the Hypopharynx During High-flow or Standard Oxygen Therapy Through Face Mask in Healthy Volunteers (NA)
- Testing Laser Therapy for Treatment of Vaginal Dryness in Survivors of Breast Cancer, The Revitalize Trial (PHASE3)
- Validation of the Use of the Arteriovenous Tension Difference in CO2 Under Hyperbaric Conditions
- Influence of Lung Volume Optimization Maneuver in Ventilated Children on Cardiac Output and Lung Compliance in Children With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Surgical Repair (PHASE1,PHASE2)
- Exercise and Carotid Artery Function in Metabolic Syndrome
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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