bladder drugs Flashcards
1
Q
trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole
ciprofloxacin
nitrofurantoin
A
abx
UTI
T: 1st line, dont give with sulfa allergies
C: for sulfa
N: recurring
2
Q
phenazopryridine
A
urinary tract analgesic
paint dye - local analgesic
relieve UTI pain
red/orange urine
3
Q
mirabegron
A
antispasmodic
selectively stimulate beta 3 adrenergic receptors, relaxing bladder SM
SE: htn, urinary, retention, UTI, HA
monitor BP
4
Q
oxybutynin
A
anticholinergic
block action of acetylecholine which activates SM contractions
overactive bladder, incont
SE: dry mouth, constipation
combo with pelvic floor muscle strengthening and bladder training
PO only, can be ER