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.

Ammonium Chloride is primarily indicated in conditions like Cough, Hyperchloremic states, Metabolic alkalosis, Urinary retention.

Ammonium Chloride

Rapid intravenous administration of ammonium chloride may be accompanied by pain or irritation at the site of injection or along the venous route. Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation and hypervolemia (from large volume diluent). If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.

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.

Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

250 to 500 mg (380 (375)) 4 hourly PO — Frequency may be increased upto 12 times/day if needed. Scraped Dose — Overdosage of ammonium chloride has resulted in a serious degree of metabolic acidosis, disorientation, confusion and coma. Should metabolic acidosis occur following overdosage, the administration of an alkalinizing solution such as sodium bicarbonate or sodium lactate will serve to correct the acidosis.

5 to 10 mg/kg (7.5 (7.5)) 6 hourly Oral — As Required

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Ammonium Chloride is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementMethadone These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Tab, Inj Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.