UTI Flashcards
1
Q
UTI meds
A
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
nitrofurantoin
phenazopyridine
2
Q
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
A
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
3
Q
nitrofurantoin
A
destroys bacterial DNA
brown urine, GI - take w/food, (rare) peripheral neuropathy
contraindicated in pt’s w/renal impairment
4
Q
phenazopyridine
A
analgesic to bladder mucosa
orange-red urine
GI - take w/food