UTI Flashcards
1
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Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoazole- Bactrim, Bactrim DS
A
dependent on type of bacteria
2
Q
trimethoprim alone
A
(in patients with sulfa allergy)
3
Q
nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid)
A
dependent on type of bacteria, Post-coital antibiotic prophylaxis
4
Q
fosfomycin (Monurol)
A
dependent on type of bacteria
5
Q
fluconazole
A
(in patients with fungal UTI)
6
Q
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
A
used for dysuria (urinary analgesic)
A urinary analgesic, such as oral phenazopyridine, may relieve discomfort caused by severe dysuria. Phenazopyridine is an azo dye excreted in urine, where it exerts a topical analgesic effect on the urinary tract mucosa. It is taken up to 2 concurrent days. Teach patients that this drug causes the urine to turn orange or red.
