Methenamine
ATC Code
J01XX05
Methenamine
Definition
A heterocyclic organic compound with antibiotic activity. In the body methenamine is converted to formaldehyde, a nonspecific bactericidal agent. Methenamine is typically used long-term to treat chronic urinary tract infections and to prevent the recurrence of infections.
Also known as Hexamethylenetetramine, METHENAMINE, Urasal — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC J01XX05 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C61841 per NCIT
- SCTID 372773008 per RXNORM
- SCTID 56123002 per RXNORM
- UNII J50OIX95QV per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Urinary tract infection | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Bacteriuria | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Cystitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Escherichia coli infection | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Staphylococcal infection | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Genitourinary system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Urinary bladder | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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