Tromethamine
Tromethamine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
An organic amine proton acceptor. It is used in the synthesis of surface-active agents and pharmaceuticals; as an emulsifying agent for cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral oil and paraffin wax emulsions, as a biological buffer, and used as an alkalizer. (From Merck, 11th ed; Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1424)
Trade Name | Tromethamine |
Availability | Discontinued |
Generic | Tromethamine |
Tromethamine Other Names | THAM, Tris, Trometamol, Tromethamine |
Related Drugs | sodium bicarbonate, citric acid/potassium citrate/sodium citrate, Tham, Cytra-3 |
Type | |
Formula | C4H11NO3 |
Weight | Average: 121.135 Monoisotopic: 121.073893223 |
Groups | Approved |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Tromethamine is a proton acceptor used for the prevention and correction of metabolic acidosis associated with various clinical conditions, such as cardiac bypass surgery.
For the prevention and correction of metabolic acidosis.
Tromethamine is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Metabolic Acidosis
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Tromethamine Drug Interaction
Moderate: aspirinUnknown: lactobacillus acidophilus, etomidate, lidocaine topical, candesartan, lorazepam, dutasteride, emollients topical, multivitamin with minerals, varenicline, ciprofloxacin, calcium / vitamin d, albuterol / ipratropium, dorzolamide / timolol ophthalmic, acetaminophen / hydrocodone, metoprolol, acetaminophen, ketorolac, cholecalciferol, ondansetron
Tromethamine Disease Interaction
Major: altered CO2 tension/ventilation, renal dysfunctionModerate: acid/base balance, glucose alterations
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