Arginine hydrochloride
Arginine Hydrochloride
Arginine Hydrochloride (ahr-juh-neen hy-droh-klor-ide) is a type of amino acid used in medical treatments.
Etymology
The term "Arginine" is derived from the Greek word argyros, meaning "silver", due to the silver-white color of its crystals. "Hydrochloride" refers to the salt resulting from the reaction of hydrochloric acid with an organic base.
Definition
Arginine Hydrochloride is a salt of the amino acid Arginine and Hydrochloric acid. It is used as a medication to treat a condition called metabolic alkalosis. In this condition, the body produces too much bicarbonate, which can cause serious health problems.
Usage
Arginine Hydrochloride is used in the treatment of metabolic alkalosis, a condition characterized by an imbalance in the body's acid/base balance. It is also used to treat a rare genetic disorder known as argininosuccinic aciduria, where the body is unable to remove waste products from proteins.
Related Terms
- Amino Acid: Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins. They are essential for the body's normal functioning.
- Metabolic Alkalosis: A condition characterized by an imbalance in the body's acid/base balance.
- Argininosuccinic Aciduria: A rare genetic disorder where the body is unable to remove waste products from proteins.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arginine hydrochloride
- Wikipedia's article - Arginine hydrochloride
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