UTI drugs

Question 1

First line treatment for uncomplicated UTI

Answer 1

1. 3-day course of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim)
2. 5-day course of Nitrofurantoin
3. One-time dose Fosfomycin

Question 2

NITRATE FROM URINE

Answer 2

Nitrofurantoin

Question 3

NOT recommended for UTIs, due to high resistance to E coli

Answer 3

Amoxicillin

Ampicillin

Question 4

Presentation of acute pyelonephritis

Answer 4

High-grade fever (100.9 +) severe flank pain

Question 5

First line for acute pyelonephritis

Answer 5

FLOXAS, 7-10 DAYS

Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin

Alternative: Bactrim for 14 days

Question 6

OTC analgesic for UTIs, turns urine red

Answer 6

Pyridium (Phenazopyridine)