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Medical Oxygen Compressed

Generic: OXYGEN

Verified·Apr 23, 2026
NDC
19979-000
RxCUI
542304
Route
RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
ICD-10 indication
J96.90

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About Medical Oxygen Compressed

What is this medication? Medical Oxygen Compressed is a therapeutic gas used to treat or prevent hypoxemia, a condition where there is an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood. It is a prescription medication that provides a higher concentration of oxygen than what is found in normal room air. This gas is stored under high pressure in specialized metal cylinders and is delivered to the patient through a pressure-reducing regulator, typically using a nasal cannula, a simple face mask, or a non-rebreather mask.

This medication is essential in emergency medicine for treating life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrest, severe trauma, and carbon monoxide poisoning. It is also used for the long-term management of chronic respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, and pulmonary fibrosis. Additionally, medical oxygen is a critical component of surgical procedures, where it is administered alongside anesthetic gases to ensure that the patient maintains stable oxygen saturation levels while under sedation.

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Medical Oxygen Compressed. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Jul 3, 2024

Warnings
WARNING: For emergency use only when administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation. For all other medical applications, Rx only. CAUTION: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription. Uninterrupted use of high concentrations of oxygen over a long duration, without monitoring its effect on oxygen content of arterial blood, may be harmful. Use only with pressure reducing equipment and apparatus designed for oxygen. Do not attempt to use on patients who have stopped breathing unless used in conjunction with resuscitative equipment. Prouduced by Air Liquefaction. WARNING: HIGH PRESSURE OXIDIZING GAS VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATES COMBUSTION. Keep oil and grease away. Open valve slowly. Store and use with adequate ventilation.Use only with equipement cleaned for oxygen service and rated for cylinder pressure. Use a back flowpreventive device in the piping. Close Valve after each use and when empty. Cylinder temperature should notexceed 52°C (125°F).Use in accordance with the Material Safety Data Sheet (MS DS).

Label text is reproduced as-is from the FDA-approved label. We do not paraphrase, summarize, or omit. Content above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before making decisions about your medication.

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