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Definition of Methenamine

1. Noun. Antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections.

Definition of Methenamine

1. Noun. Alternative name of hexamine ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Methenamine

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Methenamine

1. An antibacterial agent most commonly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Its antibacterial action derives from the slow release of formaldehyde by hydrolysis at acidic pH. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, urinary. Chemical name: 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo(3.3.1.13,7)decane (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Methenamine

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1. Proceedings for the Eight Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference by M. Boya Edwards (2001)
"... methenamine-silver stain, and a stain of fast green, rose bengal, and acridine red were applied to some specimens that were shedding. ..."

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