Silver Nitrate
- Atc Codes:D08AL01
- CAS Codes:7761-88-8
- PHARMGKB ID:7761-88-8
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
Austria: Silbernitrat; France: Granions d’Argent; Germany: Mova Nitrat Pipette; Hungary: Argosulfan; Italy: Argent; Malta: Avoca Caustic Silver Nitrate; Poland: Mova Nitrat Pipette; Spain: Argenpal; Sweden: Lapispenna.
North America
Canada: Argent. Nit., Argentum Nitricum.
Asia
Japan: Born Happy.
Drug combinations
Silver nitrate: Acidum arsenicosum; Atropa belladonna; Bryonia alba; Echinacea spp.; Ginkgo biloba; Hepar sulfur; Hydrargyrum oxydatum rubrum; Lachesis mutus; Matricaria recutita; Phytolacca americana; Plantago major; Pulsatilla pratensis; Sodium; Thuja occidentalis; Toxicodendron quercifolium
Chemistry
Silver Nitrate: AgNO~3~. Mw: 169.87. Nitric acid silver(1^+^) salt. CAS-7761-88-8.
Pharmacologic Category
EENT Anti-infectives, Miscellaneous. Topical Antibiotic. Topical Cauterizing Agent. Homeopathic Products. (ATC-Code: D08AL01).
Mechanism of action
Free silver ions precipitate bacterial proteins by combining with chloride in tissue forming silver chloride. Coagulates cellular protein to form an eschar; this mode of action is postulated mechanism for control of benign hematuria, rhinitis, and recurrent pneumothorax. Silver ions or salts or colloidal silver preparations can inhibit growth of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This germicidal action is attributed to precipitation of bacterial proteins by liberated silver ions.
Therapeutic use
Cauterization of wounds and sluggish ulcers, removal of granulation tissue and warts. Aseptic prophylaxis of burns.
Pregnancy and lactiation implications
Unlabeled use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to silver nitrate or any component of the formulation. Not for use on broken skin, cuts, or wounds.
Warnings and precautions
Prolonged use may result in skin discoloration. Do not use applicator sticks on eyes.