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Preferred term

Methenamine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An anti-infective agent most commonly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Its anti-infective action derives from the slow release of formaldehyde by hydrolysis at acidic pH. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p173)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 100-97-0 (Methenamine)
  • 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo(3.3.1.13,7)decane
  • Hexamethylenetetramine
  • Hexamine
  • J50OIX95QV

Pharmacological Action(s)

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  • French

  • 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo(3.3.1.13,7)decane
  • 100-97-0 (Methenamine)
  • J50OIX95QV

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VFKM8TN2-H

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