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Ammonia Inhalants are used by inhalation for the purpose of prevention and treatment of fainting. In the case of correct use of the drug brings a lot of effects, on the contrary, if used incorrectly, it can affect the patient's health.
1. What is Ammonia?
Ammonia is a word derived from French, also known as ammonia, this is an inorganic compound with the molecular formula NH3 and is chemically composed of nitrogen atoms and 3 Hydrogen atoms.
Ammonia is created from the natural environment through the decomposition of plants and animal carcasses and can be created through the metabolism of the human body. Therefore, urine often has a characteristic odor of NH3.
This substance is used to make chemical fertilizers for crops, in the air purification process, in the oil and gas industry... In addition, NH3 can be partially dissolved in water depending on the pH level, through Thus, one can use the determination of TAN (Total Ammonia nitrogen) index to select the appropriate aquaculture environment.
2. Uses of Ammonia Inhalants
Ammonia Inhalants is a form of medicine containing 15% Ammonia and is prepared in the form of inhalation with a concentration of 0.045g/3mL.
Ammonia Inhalants are used in the prevention and treatment of fainting.
3. How to use Ammonia Inhalants
Instructions for use: Keep the inhaler form away from the face, squeeze between thumb and index finger with your hand. Carefully approach the inhaler into the nostril of the person who has fainted.
Be careful to keep away from the eye area, do not inhale this medicine in a large amount and absolutely do not swallow. If accidentally swallowed the drug should be taken to the hospital for treatment immediately because of the risk of poisoning.
4. Notes when using Ammonia Inhalants
Do not use this product for people with bronchial asthma, emphysema, allergic to the ingredients in the medicine.
Use the correct instructions when taking the medicine. If you inhale a lot of ammonia, it will burn the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, causing a sore throat.
Possible side effects when taking Ammonia Inhalants: causing nervous depression, causing irritability, symptoms such as cough, chest pain, angina, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, convulsions...
Because the drug is not absolutely safe, its use should be limited. Before taking the drug, it is possible to apply some non-pharmacological measures such as rubbing the area of the human center point, this is a measure used by traditional medicine doctors to treat fainting, because the center of the heart has a calming effect.
Do not continue to use if this method does not work. It is necessary to quickly open the airway and bring the patient to the nearest medical facility.
Fainting has many causes, the use of this drug is only a measure to help the patient stay awake. But if fainting occurs many times, it is important to see a doctor soon to find the cause.
Store the medicine at a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, avoid direct sunlight and remember to keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Hope through the article you have had the necessary information about the drug Ammonia Inhalants. Any questions you should ask your doctor or pharmacist directly.
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