TROMETAMOL N solution for infusion medication leaflet

B05BB03 • trometamol • Blood and blood forming organs | I.v. solutions | Solutions affecting the electrolyte balance

Trometamol, also known as tromethamine, is a compound used in medicine as an alkalinizing and buffering agent. It is commonly used to correct metabolic acidosis, a condition characterized by a decrease in blood pH due to the accumulation of acids or loss of bases.

Trometamol is administered intravenously, usually in emergency situations such as severe acidosis associated with renal failure, sepsis, or other critical conditions. It works by binding hydrogen ions, helping to increase blood pH and restore acid-base balance.

Side effects may include electrolyte imbalances, hypoglycemia, or injection site reactions. Administration must be performed under strict medical supervision, with careful monitoring of biochemical parameters.

Trometamol is an essential medication in the management of severe metabolic acidosis, helping to stabilize critically ill patients and prevent associated complications.