Aminohippurate (Aminohippurate Sodium) - Summary

AMINOHIPPURATE SUMMARY

Aminohippurate sodium* is an agent to measure effective renal plasma flow (ERPF). It is the sodium salt of para-aminohippuric acid, commonly abbreviated "PAH."It is water soluble, lipid-insoluble, and has a pKa of 3.83.

Estimation of effective renal plasma flow.

Measurement of the functional capacity of the renal tubular secretory mechanism.

AMINOHIPPURATE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Aminohippurate

Effects of tenoxicam on renal function and the disposition of inulin and p-aminohippurate in healthy volunteers and patients with chronic renal failure. [1991.10]

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Clinical Trials Related to Aminohippurate

Determination of Kidney Function [Recruiting]

Renogram Study With Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PERC): Alterations in Renal Blood Flow as a Consequence of PERC [Recruiting]

Subcutaneous Injection of Human BNP, Natrecor (Nesiritide), to Improve Kidney and Hormonal Function of People With Abnormal Function of the Heart [Recruiting]

Human BNP (Nesiritide) to Help Heart, Kidney, and Hormonal Functions in Persons With Lower Heart Pumping Function [Recruiting]

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