TROMETHAMINE · B BRAUN MEDICAL
Tromethamine Injection is indicated for the prevention and correction of metabolic acidosis. In the following conditions it may help to sustain vital functions and thus provide time for treatment of the primary disease: Metabolic Acidosis Associated with Cardiac Bypass Surgery. Tromethamine Injection has been found to be primarily beneficial in correcting metabolic acidosis which may occur during or immediately following cardiac bypass surgical procedures.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 1965-12-16
- Routes
- INJECTION
- Dosage Forms
- SOLUTION
TROMETHAMINE Approval History
What TROMETHAMINE Treats
2 indicationsTROMETHAMINE is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2024. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Cardiac Arrest
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| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
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TROMETHAMINE FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
Tromethamine Injection is indicated for the prevention and correction of metabolic acidosis. In the following conditions it may help to sustain vital functions and thus provide time for treatment of the primary disease: Metabolic Acidosis Associated with Cardiac Bypass Surgery. Tromethamine Injection has been found to be primarily beneficial in correcting metabolic acidosis which may occur during or immediately following cardiac bypass surgical procedures. Correction of Acidity of ACD Blood in Cardiac Bypass Surgery. It is well known that ACD blood is acidic and becomes more acidic on storage....
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