methenamine

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Noun methenamine has 1 sense

methenamine, Mandelamine, Urex - antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections
--₁ is a kind of antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide

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Methenamine

Definition:

Methenamine is a compound used as an antibacterial agent, primarily in the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Chemical compound: A white crystalline compound with the chemical formula C6H12N4, used as an antibacterial agent in medicine.
Urinary tract infection treatment: A medication containing methenamine that is used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections.

Sample Sentences:

The doctor prescribed methenamine tablets to treat the patient's urinary tract infection.
Methenamine is commonly used as a urinary antiseptic.

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