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Medication side effect

Can Ammonia cause cough?

Radioactive Diagnostic Agent [EPC]

Yes — cough has been reported as a side effect of Ammonia in FDA adverse-event reports (FAERS) and product labeling. It is among the more frequently reported events for this medication. These are voluntary reports, so they show what's been reported, not how often it happens.

Reported adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS No adverse reactions have been reported for Ammonia N 13 Injection USP based on a review of the published literature, publicly available reference sources, and adverse drug reaction reporting systems. However, the completeness of these sources is not known. No adverse reactions have been reported for Ammonia N 13 Injection USP based on a review of the published literature, publicly available reference sources, and adverse drug reaction reporting system ( 6 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic at 507-284-2511 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Warnings

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Ammonia N 13 Injection may increase the risk of cancer. Use the smallest dose necessary for imaging and ensure safe handling to protect the patient and health care worker ( 5 ). 5.1 Radiation Risks Ammonia N 13 Injection may increase the risk of cancer. Use the smallest dose necessary for imaging and ensure safe handling to protect the patient and health care worker [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] . 5.1 Radiation Risks Ammonia N 13 Injection may increase the risk of cancer. Use the smallest dose necessary for imaging and ensure safe handling to protect the patient and health care worker [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] .

Other reported side effects of Ammonia

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Frequently asked questions

Is cough a side effect of Ammonia?

Yes — cough has been reported as a side effect of Ammonia in FDA adverse-event reports (FAERS) and/or its labeling. These are voluntary reports, so they show what's been reported, not how often it happens.

How common is cough with Ammonia?

cough is among the more frequently reported events for Ammonia in FAERS. Reporting volume isn't a true incidence rate — check the prescribing information for documented frequencies.

What should I do if I have cough while taking Ammonia?

Don't stop a prescribed medication on your own. Tell your prescriber or pharmacist — they can tell you whether it's expected, whether it needs attention, and what to do next.

Informational only, drawn from FDA adverse-event reporting (FAERS) and labeling — not medical advice, and not proof a medication caused an effect. Talk to your clinician or pharmacist about any side effect.

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