Ammonium Chloride (Ammonium Chloride)
Overview of Ammonium Chloride
Ammonium Chloride is an electrolyte (substance that dissociates into ions when melted or dissolved in a suitable medium and thus allows electricity to pass). Ammonium Chloride is used in treatment of alkalosis (accumulation of base in blood and tissues). Ammonium Chloride is also used as expectorant and diuretic.
Indication of Ammonium Chloride
Ammonium Chloride is primarily indicated in conditions like Cough, Metabolic alkalosis, Urinary retention, Urinary retention.
Contraindication of Ammonium Chloride
No data regarding the contra indications of Ammonium Chloride is available.
Side Effects of Ammonium Chloride
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Ammonium Chloride include Encephalopathy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ammonium Chloride are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Pain, Nausea and vomiting, Hypokalemia.
Precautions of Ammonium Chloride
Observe patients receiving ammonium chloride for symptoms of ammonia toxicity as pallor, bradycardia, irregular breathing, and tonic convulsion and vomiting. Monitor plasma electrolyte balance. Administered slowly through IV route to avoid pain, toxic effect and local irritation at site of injection.