me·the·na·mine | \ mə-ˈthē-nə-ˌmēn 
, -mən \
, -mən \Definition of methenamine
: hexamethylenetetramine especially when used in the form of an organic salt to treat urinary tract infections
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methenamine
nounme·the·na·mine | \ mə-ˈthē-nə-ˌmēn , -mən \
, -mən \Medical Definition of methenamine
: a crystalline compound used in the form of its mandelate C6H12N4·C8H8O3 or hippurate C6H12N4·C9H9NO3 as a urinary antiseptic especially to treat bacteriuria associated with cystitis and pyelitis
— called also hexamethylenetetramine, hexamine
— see mandelamineComments on methenamine
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The first known use of methenamine was in 1926
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