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Ammonia Inhalants
Classification: |
Aromatic ammonia spirit, respiratory stimulant
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Ammonia Inhalants
Therapeutic Effects : |
Irritates the peripheral sensory receptors of the nasal septum causing reflex stimulation of the respiratory and vasomotor center
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Ammonia Inhalants
Indications : |
Simple syncope and the prevention of syncope
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Ammonia Inhalants
Contraindications: |
AMS with a possible mechanism associated with :
*Respiratory *Cardac symptoms *Neurological deficits *Trauma *Syncope of unknow etiology |
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Ammonia Inhalants
Side Effects |
Respiratory:
*Bronchospasm, whezzing, airway irritation, pulmonary edema, laryngospasm, stridor, cough |
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Ammonia Inhalants
Administration |
Hold inhalant 4 inches from the nostrils, wave back and forth, once or twice.
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