Name
AMM CITRATE
Mode of Action
AMMONIUM IN THE BODY PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE MAINTENANCE OF ACID-BASE BALANCE. THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF AMM CITRATE DEPEND UPON THE ABILITY OF THE KIDNEY TO UTILIZE AMMONIA IN THE EXCRETION OF AN EXCESS OF FIXED ANIONS AND THE CONVERSION OF AMMONIA TO UREA BY THE LIVER.
Dosage
IT IS USUALLY GIVEN BY MOUTH, OFTEN AS ENTERIC-COATED TABLETS, IN A DOSE OF 1 TO 2 G EVERY FOUR TO SIX HOURS, ALTHOUGH 4 G EVERY TWO HOURS HAS BEEN GIVEN IN FORCED ACID DIURESIS PROCEDURES.
Drug Group
[MINERAL]
Cross Reaction
NONE REPORTED
Drug Interaction
Drugs Side Effect
Drug Categories
Special Precaution
Drug Safety
Monograph