Nitromersol

Drug #2011

Nitromersol a mercurial compound that has been used as a topical antiinfective agent and for disinfection of surgical and dental instruments and equipment.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 351.7 · Solubility in Water: very slightly soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: very slightly soluble · Non-proprietary name: Nitromersol.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Nitromersol is primarily indicated in conditions like Disinfectant, Superficial skin infection.

Contraindications

Nitromersol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Nitromersol are Hypersensitivity reactions, Tremor, Hypertension, Rashes , Salivation , Photophobia, Dysuria, Photophobia, Gingivitis.

Nitromersol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Bloody Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, Necrosis .

Warnings / Precautions

Should be use with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment, history of blood dyscrasias, seizures, or other neurologic problems, breastfeeding patients and children.

Interference in Pathology

Nitromersol may interfere in the diagnosis of Altered levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Nitromersol should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.15 — Disinfectants and antiseptics