METHENAMINE
\mˈɛθənɐmˌiːn], \mˈɛθənɐmˌiːn], \m_ˈɛ_θ_ə_n_ɐ_m_ˌiː_n]\
Definitions of METHENAMINE
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antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections
By Princeton University
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antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p173)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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