Bromide (Br− ) is the anion of the element bromine, which is a member of the common halogen element series that includes fluorine,chlorine, bromine and iodine. These elements have chemical similarities, but also important differences.

Kidney stones, also called urolithiasis, are a common pathology affecting about 10% of the population in developed countries at least once in an individual’s lifetime. Recent trends show an increase in stone prevalence.