UTI Flashcards
1
Q
What is the treatment for UTI in men?
A
Trimethoprim 200 mg twice daily for 7 days.
Nitrofurantoin 100 mg modified-release twice daily (or if unavailable 50 mg four times daily) for 7 days. Not recommended in men with prostate involvement
2
Q
What is the treatment for UTI in women?
A
Nitrofurantoin 100mg modified-release twice a day for 3 days (if eGFR ≥45ml/minute) or
Trimethoprim 200mg twice a day for 3 days (if low risk of resistance).
3
Q
What is the treatment option for pregnant women?
A
Nitrofurantoin (avoid at term) 100mg modified-release twice a day for 7 days if eGFR ≥45ml/minute.
or
Amoxicillin (only if culture results available and susceptible) 500mg three times a day for 7 days.
Cefalexin 500mg twice a day for 7 days.
