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What is nitric oxide? Nitric oxide is a gas that is inhaled. It works by relaxing smooth muscle to widen (dilate) blood vessels, especially in the lungs. Nitric oxide is used together with a breathing machine (ventilator) to treat respiratory failure in premature babies. Your baby will receive this medication in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or similar hospital setting.
The compound's effect on bones is improved when used in combination with supplements such as vitamin D, calcitonin, and biphosphonates. Nitric oxide is also key in fracture healing and acts to cue local bone cells to start the healing process as well as increasing blood flow to the area of injury.