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Can sodium phenylbutyrate treat an acute ammonia crisis?

Name: Can sodium phenylbutyrate treat an acute ammonia crisis?
Published: 2026-08-21T21:00:50.124Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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It is not recommended for acute hyperammonaemia. An acute crisis is a medical emergency requiring the person's specialist emergency plan and urgent hospital care.

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