| Drug Name |
Tromethamine |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D02302 |
| Description |
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) |
| Indications and Usage |
For the prevention and correction of metabolic acidosis. |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription; Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
B05BB03; B05XX02 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB03754
|
| KEGG ID |
D00396
|
| MeSH ID |
D014325
|
| PubChem ID |
6503
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D03ZFN
|
| NDC Product Code |
64173-101; 0409-1593; 64173-204; 42533-114 |
| Synonyms |
Tromethamine | Tris Buffer | Tri(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane | Trometamol | Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane | Trisamine | Trizma | Tris-Magnesium(II)-Potassium Chloride Buffer | Tris-Mg(II)-KCl Buffer |
