Tricarboxylic Acids
- Name
- Tricarboxylic Acids
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001579
- Description
Organic compounds that are acyclic and contain three acid groups. A member of this class is citric acid which is the first product formed by reaction of pyruvate and oxaloacetate. (From Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p443)
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Caffeine A stimulant present in tea, coffee, cola beverages, analgesic drugs, and agents used to increase alertness. It is also used in to prevent and treat pulmonary complications of premature birth. gamma-carboxy-L-glutamic acid Not Available Isocitric Acid Not Available Citric acid An anti-chelation additive used in blood collection tubes and as a flavoring and preservative agent in various cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Potassium citrate An agent used to manage renal tubular acidosis, hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis, and uric acid lithiasis with or without calcium stones. Sodium citrate An ingredient used for the anticoagulation of whole blood as part of automated apheresis procedures. Picosulfuric acid A stimulant laxative used for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults. Calcium citrate An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. Magnesium citrate A laxative used in bowel preparation for colonoscopy or as a magnesium supplement. Yttrium Y-90 Yttrium 90 has been investigated for the treatment of Colon Cancer and Colorectal Cancer. Lithium citrate Lithium is used as a mood stabilizer, and is used for treatment of depression and mania. It is often used in bipolar disorder treatment. Triethyl citrate Not Annotated Gallium citrate Not Annotated - Drugs & Drug Targets