Betaine
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A naturally occurring compound that has been of interest for its role in osmoregulation. As a drug, betaine hydrochloride has been used as a source of hydrochloric acid in the treatment of hypochlorhydria. Betaine has also been used in the treatment of liver disorders, for hyperkalemia, for homocystinuria, and for gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1341)
| Descriptor ID |
D001622
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.092.877.883.077 D02.675.276.125
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| Concept/Terms |
Betaine- Betaine
- Lycine
- Oxyneurine
- Glycine Betaine
- Betaine, Glycine
Cystadane- Cystadane
- Orphan Brand of Betaine
- Betaine Orphan Brand
Hepastyl- Hepastyl
- Boizot Brand of Betaine Aspartate
C.B.B.- C.B.B.
- Beaufour Brand of Betaine Citrate
- Citrate de Bétaïne Beaufour
Stea-16- Stea-16
- Stea16
- Logeais Brand of Betaine Cyclobutyrate
Scorbo-bétaïne- Scorbo-bétaïne
- Scorbo bétaïne
- Scorbobétaïne
- Fournier Brand of Betaine Ascorbate and Hydrate
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