SODIUM PHENYLACETATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (Ammonul) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

SODIUM PHENYLACETATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE

What is the Trade Name for SODIUM PHENYLACETATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE?

Ammonul

What are the Indications for SODIUM PHENYLACETATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AMMONUL is indicated as adjunctive therapy in pediatric and adult patients for the treatment of acute hyperammonemia and associated encephalopathy in patients with deficiencies in enzymes of the urea cycle. During acute hyperammonemic episodes, arginine supplementation, caloric supplementation, dietary protein restriction, hemodialysis, and other ammonia lowering therapies should be considered [see Warnings and Precautions (5) ]. AMMONUL is a nitrogen binding agent indicated as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of acute hyperammonemia and associated encephalopathy in patients with deficiencies in enzymes of the urea cycle. ( 1 )

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