Ammonium Chloride
- Atc Codes:B05XA04#G04BA01
- CAS Codes:12125-02-9
- PHARMGKB ID:12125-02-9
Table of contents
- Brand Names
- Drug Combinations
- Chemistry
- Pharmacologic Category
- Mechanism of Action
- Therapeutic Use
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions
- Drug Interactions
- Dosage
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- Special Considerations
Brand Names
Europe
Finland: Expigen; Germany: Extin; Sweden: Addex-Ammoniumklorid.
North America
USA: Ammonium Chloride.
Asia
Japan: Conclyte-A.
Drug combinations
Ammonium Chloride, Ammonium Carbonate, and Guaifenesin
Ammonium Chloride, Chlorcyclizine, and Guaifenesin
Ammonium Chloride, Chlorpheniramine, and Dextromethorphan
Ammonium Chloride, Codeine, and Diphenhydramine
Ammonium Chloride, Oxolamine, and Sodium Citrate
Other Ammonium Chloride combinations: Ipecac Syrup
Chemistry
Ammonium Chloride: NH~4~Cl. Mw: 53.49. CAS-12125-02-9.
Pharmacologic Category
Electrolytic, Caloric, and Water Balance; Acidifying Agents. (ATC-Code: B05XA04; G04BA01).
Mechanism of action
Increases acidity by increasing free hydrogen ion concentration.
Therapeutic use
Hypochloremic states or metabolic alkalosis.
Pregnancy and lactiation implications
Unlabeled use
Contraindications
Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction.
Warnings and precautions
Ammonia toxicity (diaphoresis, altered breathing, bradycardia, arrhythmias, retching, twitching, and coma) may occur. Use with caution in primary respiratory acidosis or pulmonary insufficiency.