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Tromethamine

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Tromethamine Definition

A member of the pyrrolo-pyrrole group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pyretic properties. Tromethamine inhibits both isoforms of cyclooxygenases (COX1 and COX2), thereby blocking the conversion of arachidonic acid to pro-inflammatory pro-prostaglandins. When inhibiting COX2, tromethamine may be effective in relieving pain and inflammation; when inhibiting COX1, this agent may produce unacceptable gastrointestinal side effects.

Tromethamine Synonyms

Tromethamine, 1,3-Propanediol, 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-, Aminotrimethylolmethane, TRIS, TROMETHAMINE, Tham, Tris Buffer, Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, Tris(hydroxymethyly)amino Methane, Tris-base, Trometamol

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