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hexamine

hexamine

8.4
A medicine that prevents or treats infections in the bladder
  • noun
  • /ˈhɛksəˌmiːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hexamina
  • The doctor prescribed hexamine to treat her urinary infection.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed hexamine to help prevent future urinary tract infections.

  • Long-term use of hexamine should be monitored by a healthcare professional.

  • Some travelers carry hexamine tablets as a precaution against urinary problems.

  • Many patients benefit from using hexamines for urinary health.

  • The doctor prescribed hexamine to help prevent future urinary tract infections.

  • Some travelers carry hexamine tablets as a precaution against urinary problems.

  • Long-term use of hexamine should be monitored by a healthcare professional.

Synonyms

methenamine
vshexamine
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A medicine that prevents urinary tract infections by killing bacteria

is used to prevent infections as a urinary antiseptic as well as treat them
Urex
vshexamine
  • Specialized
8.6

A medicine that kills bacteria and treats urinary tract infections

is the generic medicinal name rather than a brand name
hexamethylenetetramine
vshexamine
  • Specialized
9.9

A white crystal used in labs and as a medicine to treat urinary tract infections

is focused on medical use as a urinary antiseptic rather than chemical reagent
Mandelamine
vshexamine
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine that kills bacteria to treat urinary tract infections

is the generic medicinal compound rather than a brand name product
nalidixic acid
vshexamine
  • Specialized
7.2

An antibiotic that treats infections of the bladder and tubes that carry urine

is used to prevent infections as a urinary antiseptic rather than only treat them

Surface Forms

hexamine singular
hexamines plural

Morphology

hexamine = amine (semi-transparent) = hexa + amine + hex

The prefix 'hexa-' indicates six, relating to the chemical structure, but the specific medical use isn't directly derivable from the components.

Etymology

Hexamine begins with hex- meaning 'six' and ends with amine meaning a 'nitrogen compound', like 'ammonia'. The name comes from how the molecule is built, so a helpful way to remember it is as a small chemical medicine used to help prevent urinary infections.