Hipomax1gm

Indication

Asymptomatic bacteriuria, Treatment and prophylaxis of chronic, uncomplicated lower urinary-tract infections.

Adult Dose

Oral Asymptomatic bacteriuria, Treatment and prophylaxis of chronic, uncomplicated lower urinary-tract infections. Adult: As methenamine hippurate: 1,... View More

Child Dose

Oral Asymptomatic bacteriuria, Treatment and prophylaxis of chronic, uncomplicated lower urinary-tract infections. Child: <6 yr As methenamine mandela... View More

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Contraindicated.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Gout, metabolic acidosis, severe dehydration. Renal and severe hepatic impairment. Concomitant use w/ sulfonamides or alkalinising age... View More

Mode of Action

Methenamine is a urinary antibacterial agent. Its action depends on its conversion in acidic urine into formaldehyde, a nonspecific bactericidal agent, ... View More

Precaution

Patient w/ indwelling urinary catheters; conditions wherein urine acidification is contraindicated or unattainable (e.g. presence of urea-splitting bact... View More

Side Effect

1-10% Dysuria Gastric upset Nausea Rash

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: excreted in breast milk; no adverse effects documented

Interaction

Acetazolamide may inhibit conversion of methenamine into formaldehyde. Potentially Fatal: Risk of crystalluria when given w/ sulfonamides (e.g. sulfame... View More