Ammonia Aromatic Spirits

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Dosage 3 Adverse-effects 4 Mechanism-of-action 5 More General Terms 6 References

Indications

• mild stimulant to treat or prevent fainting

Dosage

• placed under the nose & inhaled

• 0.4 mL crushable glass perles

Adverse-effects

• not common (1-10%)

• nasal burning, coughing, nausea/vomiting

Mechanism-of-action

• reflex respiratory stimulation induced by irritation of the nasal & esophageal membranes

More General Terms

• metabolic agent (metabolic modifier)
• pharmacologic combination

References

1. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
2. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998

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