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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.
Nitric oxide is important in the regulation of bone formation and breakdown and is normally released by bone cells when mechanical stress is applied to the bones during weight-bearing activities.