Hexamethylenetetramine
- Generic Name
- Hexamethylenetetramine
- Brand Names
- Hyophen, Mandelamine, Phosphasal, Urelle, Uribel, Urimar Reformulated Oct 2013, Urin DS, Urogesic Blue Reformulated Apr 2012, Ustell, Utira
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C6H12N4
- CAS Number
- 100-97-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- J50OIX95QV
- Background
Methenamine is a heterocyclic organic compound with a cage-like structure similar to adamantane. In salt form it is used for the treatment of urinary tract infection (Example: methenamine hippurate which is the hippuric acid salt of methenamine).
- Indication
For prophylactic or suppressive treatment of frequently recurring urinary tract infections when long-term therapy is considered necessary. This drug is not used to treat infection and should only be used after appropriate eradication of infection with antimicrobial agents.
- Associated Conditions
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Associated Therapies
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