UTI Tx Guidelines

Question 1

Inpt UTI

Answer 1

• Ceftriaxone (DOC)
• Ampicillin + Gent
• Cefazolin +/- Gent
• Cefepime
• Gent
  cUTI: 7-14 days

Question 2

Outpt UTI (PO)

Answer 2

• Nitrofurantoin (uncomplicated only)
• Bactrim
• Ciproflox, Levoflox
• Fosfomycin (uncomplicated only)
• B-lactam (cephalexin, Cefadroxil, Cefpodoxime, Augmentin, Amoxicillin)
  cUTI&Pyelo: 7-14 days
  UTI: 3-7 days

Question 3

Prostatitis

Answer 3

• FQ’s
• Bactrim
• Cephalexin
• Augmentin
  2-4 weeks

Question 4

Recurrent UTI Management

Answer 4

Drink more water!
- May consider PTx antibiotics (nitrofurantoin or bactrim commonly used)