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Methenamine (Hexamine)

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)
Also Known As:
Hexamine; Urotropin; Hexamethylenetetramine; Aminoform; Hexamine Silver; Methenamine Silver; Silver Methenamine; Methenamine, Silver; Silver, Hexamine; Silver, Methenamine; 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo(3.3.1.13,7)decane
Networked: 356 relevant articles (11 outcomes, 26 trials/studies)

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1. Grooters, Amy M: 2 articles (09/2020 - 05/2005)
2. Myers, Alexandra N: 2 articles (09/2020 - 03/2019)
3. Fixen, Danielle R: 2 articles (01/2020 - 01/2019)
4. Zur, Eyal: 2 articles (03/2019 - 01/2019)
5. Saito, Takao: 2 articles (01/2019 - 12/2008)
6. Kivipelto, M: 2 articles (01/2018 - 09/2010)
7. Polvikoski, T: 2 articles (01/2018 - 09/2010)
8. Solomon, A: 2 articles (01/2018 - 09/2010)
9. Lin, Chih-Ching: 2 articles (08/2012 - 01/2012)
10. Yang, Chih-Yu: 2 articles (08/2012 - 01/2012)

Related Diseases

1. Urinary Tract Infections (Urinary Tract Infection)
2. Infections
3. Cysts
4. Reinfection
5. Dysuria

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Coloring Agents (Dyes)
2. Acids
3. Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
4. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
5. Trypsin
6. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
7. Periodic Acid
8. Formaldehyde (Formol)
9. Ammonia
10. Methylene Blue (Methylthioninium Chloride)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Debridement
3. Urinary Catheters
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Induction Chemotherapy