Urinary tract analgesic drugs exert a local pain-relieving effect on the mucous membranes of the urinary tract,even though these drugs are given orally.

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Urinary tract analgesic drugs such as phenazopyridine and methenamine work by exerting a local anesthetic effect on the mucous membranes of the urinary tract. While they are taken orally, they are excreted in the urine and provide pain relief directly to the urinary tract.

Urinary Tract Analgesic Drugs Exert a Local Pain-Relieving Effect on the Mucous