Ammonia solution for external use 10% vial 40ml

Mechanism of action

Analeptic, antiseptic; It has a stimulating effect on the respiratory center - reflexively, acting through the receptors of the upper respiratory tract (the end of the trigeminal nerve). In high concentrations causes reflex respiratory arrest. When ingestion in small concentrations has an emetic effect increases the secretion of glands, reflexively increases the excitability of the emetic center and causes vomiting. When applied locally on the skin - antiseptic and detergent action. At the site of application, it dilates blood vessels, improves trophism, tissue regeneration and metabolite outflow. With prolonged contact, an irritating effect on the skin and mucous membranes can turn into cauterizing (coagulation of proteins) with the development of hyperemia, swelling and soreness.

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

Indications and usage

Fainting, ethanol poisoning, vomiting stimulation, hand skin disinfection, neutralization of acidic toxins from insect and snake bites.

Inhalation, oral, topical. For the initiation of respiration and removal of patients from fainting - inhalation: carefully bring a small piece of cotton wool or gauze dipped in ammonia,to the nasal openings (for 0.5-1 sec) or apply the ampoule with the braid (when breaking off the tip of the ampoule, the cotton-gauze braid is soaked with a solution). Inside (as an emetic), 5-10 drops per 100 ml of water. When insect bites are applied topically in the form of lotions. In surgical practice, they are used for washing hands according to the method of S.I. Spasokokotsky and I.G. Kochergin (25 ml of ammonia is dissolved in 5 liters of warm boiled water for preparing a solution).

Adverse reactions

Respiratory arrest (reflex, inhalation in high concentration), hypersalivation, sore throat, hyperemia of the oral mucosa. Burn the esophagus and stomach (taking undiluted drug inside).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, dermatitis, eczema, skin diseases (for local use).

Drug Interactions

Neutralizes acids.