UTI meds Flashcards
1
Q
Name some fluorquinolones.
A
Any drug ending in -acin.
ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
delafloxacin (Baxdela)
levofloxacin (Levaquin)
moxifloxacin (Avelox)
ofloxacin (Apo-Oflox)
2
Q
What is common antibiotic given for UTI?
A
Cipro (ciprofloxacin)
3
Q
What is adult dose of cipro?
PO
IV
A
PO: 250-750 mg q 12h
IV: 200-400mg q 12h
for UTI: extended release 500 mg-1000mg q 24h
4
Q
What is adult dose of levofloxacin (Levaquin)?
PO
IV
A
PO: 250-750 mg once daily
IV: 250-750 mg infused slowly over 90 min
5
Q
What are three drugs classed as urinary antiseptics?
A
nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Azo or Pyridium)
trimethoprim (Primsol, Proloprim)
6
Q
What is function and dose of phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Azo)?
A
It is an urinary analgesic
Dose is 100-200 mg PO TID after meals
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