UTI Flashcards

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UTI meds

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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
nitrofurantoin
phenazopyridine

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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

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blocks bacterial folic acid creation at two different points in the pathway
hypersensitivity, crystalluria (drink 8+glasses H20), kernicterus
contraindicated in pregnant women and infants<2months

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nitrofurantoin

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destroys bacterial DNA
brown urine, GI - take w/food, (rare) peripheral neuropathy
contraindicated in pt’s w/renal impairment

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phenazopyridine

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analgesic to bladder mucosa
orange-red urine
GI - take w/food

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