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Benzoate/Phenylacetate Injection

For metabolism disorder.

Brand Name(s): Ammonul

Generic Name: Sodium Benzoate/Sodium Phenylacetate

Instructions

This medicine is given as an IV injection into a vein.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

This medicine can affect the potassium level in your body. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience a slow or irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness or limp feeling, leg cramps, tingling feelings, confusion, unusual thirst, or urinating more than usual.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

  • diarrhea
  • nervousness

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

  • severe allergic reaction
  • bleeding or bruising
  • confusion
  • fainting
  • severe or persistent headache
  • seizures
  • persistent or unusual thirst
  • urinating less often
  • vomiting

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

 
 

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