Methenamine
Overview
Categories
- 6 Anti-infective drugs
- 6.2 Antibiotics, systemic
- 6.2.2 Other anti-bacterial drugs
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Methenamine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
|
| 1 g | 1 (1) | 12 hourly | PO | May be increased upto 3 times daily. |
| 50 to 100 mg | 75 (75) | 24 hourly | PO | For UTI Prophylaxis, at bed time |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 0.5 g | 0.5 (0.5) | As recommended. | | 4 times daily in those aged 6 to 12 year |
| 18 mg/kg | 18 (18) | As recommended. | | 18 mg/kg body weight four times daily has been suggested in children up to 6 year of age |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Methenamine is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Methenamine
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