Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan Uses

• Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan indications
• Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan interactions
• Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan side effects
• Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan contraindications

Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan indications

Antitussive and mucolytic. Effective for treating uncomplicated cough from irritation of the throat. It is indicated as an adjunct in all those processes that occur with bronchopulmonary increased mucus viscosity and adhesion, which is necessary to keep clear of secretions in the respiratory tract.

Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan interactions

Beta-blockers

Severe bronchospasms may be produced in asthmatic patients taking albuterol.

Digoxin

Albuterol may decrease serum digoxin levels.

Diuretics

ECG changes and hypokalemia associated with these diuretics may worsen with albuterol coadministration.

Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan side effects

Cardiovascular

Palpitations; tachycardia; elevated BP; chest tightness; angina.

CNS

Tremor; dizziness; hyperactivity; nervousness; headache; insomnia; weakness; drowsiness; restlessness.

EENT

Dry mouth; throat irritation.

GI

Nausea; vomiting; heartburn; diarrhea.

Genitourinary

Urinary retention.

Respiratory

Cough; bronchospasm; wheezing; dyspnea.

Miscellaneous

Flushing; sweating; anorexia; unusual sensory changes.

Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan contraindications

Not given to patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, or less than two years. In CNS administration with tranquilizers and MAO inhibitors not be given if this was taken 2 weeks before, or thoracic surgery was performed. Do not administer if the cough is accompanied by excessive secretions, people with peptic ulcer, asthma.

Active ingredient matches for Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan:

Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan

List of Ammonium Chloride/Dextromethorphan substitutes (brand and generic names)	Sort by popularity
Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)	Price, USD
Atosyl (Ecuador)
Bronquil (Ecuador)
Dextonil (Venezuela)
Euphonol (Colombia)
Hidrofan Syrup
Syrup; Oral; Ammonium Chloride; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Miawelcon (Taiwan)

References

1. DailyMed. "DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
2. DailyMed. "AMMONIUM CHLORIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
3. PubChem. "dextromethorphan". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).

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