Ammonia (Liquor Ammonii caustici)

Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics Indications Carefully Contraindications Dosing and Administration Side effects
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Antiseptics and disinfectants

Breathing stimulators

Included in the formulation
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    GIPPOKRAT, LLC     Russia
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    IODINE TECHNOLOGIES AND MARKETING, LTD.     Russia
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    Pharmaceutical factory Izhevsk     Russia
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    Pharmaceutical factory of the Krasnoyarsk Territory GPP     Russia
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    Pharmaceutical factory Cheboksary     Russia
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    BORISOVSKIY FACTORY OF MEDPREPARATES, OJSC     Republic of Belarus
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    KIROVSKAYA PHARMACEUTICAL FACTORY, OJSC     Russia
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    KEMEROVSKAYA PHARMACEUTICAL FACTORY, OJSC     Russia
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    MAGIKFARM, LLC     Russia
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    YAROSLAVSK PHARMACEUTICAL FACTORY, CJSC     Russia
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    IVANOVSKAYA Pharmaceutical Factory, OAO     Russia
  • Ammonia
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    YUZHFARM, LLC     Russia
  • Ammonia Buffus
    solution d / inhal. externally 
    UPDATE OF PFC, CJSC     Russia
    • АТХ:

    R.07.A.B   Respiratory stimulants

    Pharmacodynamics:

    Reflex stimulation of the respiratory center through the receptors of the upper respiratory tract (end of the trigeminal nerve), in high concentrations - a reflex stop of respiration.

    Pharmacological effects

    Analeptic. Antiseptic. Emetic (in small concentrations). Burning (in high concentrations).

    Pharmacokinetics:

    It is rapidly excreted in any mode of administration, mainly by the lungs and bronchial glands

    Indications:

    Inhalation use: as an emergency aid for the initiation of breathing and excretion of patients from syncope.

    Inside: as an expectorant (as part of a combination drug).

    Outwardly: in the form of lotions, for washing hands in surgical practice.

    ICD-10

    XXI.Z40-Z54.Z51.4   Preparatory procedures for subsequent treatment, not elsewhere classified

    Contraindications:

    Hypersensitivity; dermatitis, eczema, skin diseases (for topical application).

    Carefully:

    Open wounds, dermatitis, eczema, damage to the skin.

    Pregnancy and lactation:

    Pregnancy

    The category of FDA recommendations is not defined. Adequate and well-controlled studies on humans have not been conducted. Complications in humans are not documented.

    Lactation

    There is no information on the penetration into breast milk. Complications in humans are not documented.

    Dosing and Administration:

    Fainting states - for the initiation of breathing and removal of patients from syncope - inhalation: gently bring a small piece of cotton wool or gauze, moistened with ammonia, to the nasal aperture (by 0.5-1 s) or open the ampoule with a braid (when the tip of the ampoule breaks off the cotton- the gauze braid is impregnated with a solution). Etching with ethanol. Stimulation of vomiting - inside (as an emetic) for 5-10 drops per 100 ml of water.

    Hand disinfection; in the surgical practice used for washing hands by the method of SI. Spasokukotsky and I.G. Kochergina (to prepare a solution of 25 ml of ammonia dissolve in 5 liters of warm boiled water). Neutralization of acid toxins with insect and snake bites - locally in the form of lotions.

    Use in children

    Efficiency and safety have not been studied.

    Side effects:

    Inhalation of ammonia: coughing, sneezing, lacrimation; in high concentrations - pulmonary edema, conjunctival edema, temporary blindness. Asphyxia - due to edema and / or spasm of the epiglottis; reflex stop of breath.

    In contact with the skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, burns or irritation.Edema of the conjunctiva, corneal damage, acute glaucoma, late complications: cataracts, atrophy of the iris, throat. Ingestion: pain in the mouth, throat, gastrointestinal tract, hypersalivation, cough, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, headache, nausea, shock. Perforation of the esophagus and / or stomach - as a result of a burn. Strictures, especially the esophagus, - in a week or months after the burn. Edema of the respiratory tract, pneumonitis may not appear immediately.

    Overdose:

    Suffocation, loss of consciousness. Treatment of side effects: in case of contact with eyes, rinse them thoroughly with water for 20 minutes; with external contact - remove contaminated clothing, wash the skin with plenty of water. Do not rub the affected area, apply ointment. If administered orally, give the patient a glass of water or milk, assess the degree of burn of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat.

    Interaction:

    Neutralizes acids.

    Special instructions:

    Colorless gas with a sharp, irritating odor. Apply 10% aqueous solution (ammonia), which is a colorless volatile liquid with a sharp characteristic odor and a strong alkaline reaction.

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