Zinc Chloride

ATC Code B05XA12

Zinc Chloride

Definition

An ionic salt essential for the synthesis of cholesterol, protein, and fats. Zinc plays an important role in the proper functioning of the immune system. Zinc is required for the enzyme activities necessary for cell division, cell growth, and wound healing as well as the release of vitamin A from the liver. It plays a role in the acuity of the senses of smell and taste and is required to maintain prostate reproductive health and insulin function. Zinc is also involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates. Zinc chloride is administered orally or parenterally as a nutritional supplement.

Also known as ZINC CHLORIDE, ZnCl2 — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Common cold may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Chordate pharynx may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Nasopharynx may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Neck may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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