Medicinsk Luft Aga
Package leaflet: Information for the user
Medicinsk luft AGA 100%, medicinal gas, compressed
Medicinal Air
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse have told you.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
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You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.
What is in this leaflet:
1. What Medicinsk luft AGA is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use Medicinsk luft AGA
3. How to use Medicinsk luft AGA
4. Possible side effects
How to store Medicinsk luft AGA
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Medicinsk luft AGA is and what it is used for
Medicinsk luft AGA contains air, which is used for inhalation.
Medicinsk luft AGA replaces normal air whenever a particle free air is required, e.g.:
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As part of the fresh gas flow in respirator treatment and/or in connection with anaesthesia
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As a propellant for inhaling other medicines (nebuliser treatment)
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As pure air in the care of patients susceptible to infections such as in cases of organ/cell transplantation or extensive burn wounds.
What you need to know before you use Medicinsk luft AGA
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Medicinsk luft AGA may be used during pregnancy.
Medicinsk luft AGA may be used during breast feeding.
How to use Medicinsk luft AGA
Always use Medicinsk luft AGA exactly as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. You should check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. Medicinsk luft AGA can be used in children, adults and elderly.
Medicinsk luft AGA is used by inhalation. You usually breathe Medicinsk luft AGA through a nasal prong or face mask. Either you breathe by yourself (spontaneously) or you are helped to breathe by means of a respirator/ventilator. Medicinsk luft AGA can also be used in connection with inhalation of medicines (nebulisation).
Medicinsk luft AGA can be mixed with medicinal oxygen when a higher concentration of oxygen is required.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Safety instructions
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Medicinsk luft AGA is intended for medical use only.
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Only connect the cylinder to a connection intended for medicinal air.
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There must be no smoking or open flames in rooms where medicinal air is used.
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Keep the cylinder clean, dry and free from oil or grease.
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Switch off the apparatus when it is not in use.
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In the event of fire – switch off the apparatus.
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The pressure regulator must be opened slowly and carefully
4. Possible side effects
There are no side effects associated with the use of Medicinsk luft AGA.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed in Appendix V*. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Medicinsk luft AGA
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the cylinder label.
Store the cylinder in a place reserved for medicinal gases (does not apply to home environment).
Handle carefully. Ensure that the gas cylinders are not dropped or exposed to knocks.
Must be stored and transported with valves closed and, where these are present, with the protective valve cover/cap in place.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Medicinsk luft AGA contains
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The active substance is medicinal air, 100%
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There are no other ingredients in Medicinsk luft AGA
What Medicinsk luft AGA looks like and contents of the pack
Pharmaceutical form: medicinal gas, compressed
Medicinsk luft AGA is a colourless and odourless gas.
The shoulders of the gas cylinder are painted black and white (air). The body of the gas cylinder is white (medicinal gas). In Finland, the body of the gas cylinder can also be turquoise.
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Pack sizes in litres |
2 |
2.5 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
10 |
20 |
50 |
12 x 50 |
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
AGA AB
SE-181 81 Lidingö
Sweden
Manufacturers
AGA Gas AB
Rotevägen 2
SE-192 78 Sollentuna
Sweden
ISAGA ehf – Linde Healthcare
Breidhöfda 11
IS-110 Reykjavik
Iceland
This medicinal product is authorised in the Member States of the EEA under the following names:
Denmark- AIRAPY
Estonia- AIRAPY
Finland- AIRAPY
Germany- Aer medicinalis Linde
Iceland- Lyfjaloft AGA
Latvia- AIRAPY
Norway- AIRAPY
Sweden- Medicinsk luft AGA
This leaflet was last revised in 2015-05-27
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