UTI Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Phenazopyridine
A
Turns urine orange
Urinary analgesic
For burning pain
2
Q
Nitrofurantoin
A
Give 3-4 x a day short acting
Long acting given 2x. A day
Treat and prevent uti
(If pt has past of frequent uti)
3
Q
Other antibiotics
A
Ampicillin
Amoxicillin
Cephalosporin
Treat uncomplicated UTI (not caused from a disease process)
4
Q
Why do we like cephlasporins?
A
Low toxicity
Broad spectrum
Cheaper
5
Q
Fluroquinolones
A
Treat complicated UTI
(Cipro , ciprofloxacin most common )
GI upset , (caution in pt with severe renal impairment ,and cns disorders
6
Q
Amphotericin or fluconazole
A
Choice of anti fungal
(UTI secondary to fungi)
Lower , upper
7
Q
Amphotericin (terrible)
A
Can’t give with saline
8
Q
Cipro
A
Caution should be used for severe renal impairment or CNS disorders
