What Kind of Drug is Tromethamine? A Comprehensive Guide to an Alkaline Buffer
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Tromethamine is a systemic alkalizing agent that acts as a proton acceptor to help treat or prevent acid problems in the blood, a condition known as metabolic acidosis. This critical care medication serves a distinct purpose, separate from other well-known drugs that may use 'tromethamine' in their name as a salt form.
