A colorless alkaline gas. It is formed in the body during decomposition of organic materials during a large number of metabolically important reactions.
A strong chemical used in a number of cleaning products. Available at hardware stores.
A gas with a strong smell, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, which is a usual product of human metabolism.
A substance produced by bacterial activity in the intestine; measured in blood to determine adequate liver function in converting ammonia into urea, a substance secreted by the kidneys. Serum ammonia levels rise in liver disease and are useful in diagnosing impending or established hepatic coma, as well as for monitoring treatment. Elevated serum ammonia levels may also be helpful in diagnosing Reye’s syndrome.
A colorless alkaline gas with a strong, penetrating odor. Ammonia in solution with water is also called volatile alkali. Ammonia solutions are used to clean, bleach, and deodorize; to etch aluminum; and in the manufacture of chemicals. The ammonia used for household cleaning is a water solution of ammonium hydroxide that should be used with caution because it can harm the skin and the eyes. Ammonia solutions should never be mixed with bleach because a poisonous gas called chloramine can be generated, resulting in severe lung damage. Prolonged exposure to and breathing in of ammonia vapors can also cause lung damage.
A compound of hydrogen and nitrogen that occurs naturally. The solution is colourless with a pungent smell; it is used in urine testing. In humans, certain inherited defects in the metabolism of ammonia can cause neurological symptoms including mental retardation. In vapour form it is a noxious gas.
An alkaline gas, NH3, formed by decomposition of nitrogen containing substances such as proteins and amino acids. Ammonia is converted into urea in the liver. It is related to many poisonous substances but also to the proteins and many useful chemicals. Dissolved in water, it neutralizes acids and turns litmus paper blue.
Colorless gas with a pungent odor that is composed of hydrogen and nitrogen.
Amlodipine, a medication categorized as a calcium channel blocker, is prescribed for the prevention of angina and the management of hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. While amlodipine proves beneficial in these therapeutic contexts, it is important to be aware of potential accompanying side effects, such as headaches and dizziness.
In instances of severe liver impairment, the liver’s ability to convert ammonia into urea is reduced. Consequently, there is an elevated level of ammonia in the bloodstream, which is considered a significant factor contributing to the compromised mental awareness observed in cases of liver failure.