Taurine

Generic Name
Taurine
Brand Names
Aminosyn-PF 7%, Premasol, Primene, Trophamine 10 %
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C2H7NO3S
CAS Number
107-35-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
1EQV5MLY3D
Background

Taurine, whose chemical name is 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, is one of the most abundant amino acids in several organs. It plays important role in essential biological processes. This conditional amino acid can be either be manufactured by the body or obtained in the diet mainly by the consumption of fish and meat. The supplements containing taurine were FDA ...

Indication

The use of diet supplements containing taurine is indicated for the nutritional support of infants and young pediatric patients requiring total parenteral nutrition via central or peripheral routes. The usage of diet supplements containing taurine prevents nitrogen and weight loss or to treat negative nitrogen balance in pediatric patients where the alimenta...

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
Total parenteral nutrition therapy
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