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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)

Also Known As:

C.B.B.; Betaine Hydrochloride; Cystadane; Acidin-Pepsin; Beaufour Brand of Betaine Citrate; Boizot Brand of Betaine Aspartate; Byk Brand of Betaine Phosphate; Citrate de Bétaïne Beaufour; Citrate de Bétaïne UPSA; Fournier Brand of Betaine Ascorbate and Hydrate; Glycine Betaine; Hepastyl; Logeais Brand of Betaine Cyclobutyrate; Novobetaine; Orphan Brand of Betaine; Scorbo-bétaïne; Stea-16; UPSA Brand of Betaine Citrate; Acidin Pepsin; AcidinPepsin; Betaine Orphan Brand; Betaine, Glycine; Hydrochloride, Betaine; Scorbo bétaïne; Scorbobétaïne; Stea16; Lycine; Oxyneurine; Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Gastrointestinal Agents
Lipotropic Agents

Organic Chemicals: 58
- Amines: 1422
  - Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: 1159
    - Trimethyl Ammonium Compounds
      - Betaine: 451
- Onium Compounds
  - Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: 1159
    - Betaine: 451

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