Acetohydroxamic acid
- Generic Name
- Acetohydroxamic acid
- Brand Names
- Lithostat
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C2H5NO2
- CAS Number
- 546-88-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 4RZ82L2GY5
Overview
Acetohydroxamic Acid, a synthetic drug derived from hydroxylamine and ethyl acetate, is similar in structure to urea. In the urine, it acts as an antagonist of the bacterial enzyme urease. Acetohydroxamic Acid has no direct antimicrobial action and does not acidify urine directly. It is used, in addition to antibiotics or medical procedures, to treat chronic urea-splitting urinary infections.
Background
Acetohydroxamic Acid, a synthetic drug derived from hydroxylamine and ethyl acetate, is similar in structure to urea. In the urine, it acts as an antagonist of the bacterial enzyme urease. Acetohydroxamic Acid has no direct antimicrobial action and does not acidify urine directly. It is used, in addition to antibiotics or medical procedures, to treat chronic urea-splitting urinary infections.
Indication
Used, in addition to antibiotics or medical procedures, to treat chronic urea-splitting urinary infections.
Associated Conditions
- Chronic urea-splitting urinary infection
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