WHat does the doctor usually prescribe a women who has a Urinary Track Infection???

Question

What medication are women given to fight the infection of a UTI?

Answer 1

I'm a pharmacist so I can confirm that Amanda's answer is the most accurate so far (all the antibiotics she named are correct).

The antibiotic clindamycin (dalacin) is not used for UTIs, but rather for some vaginal infections of bacterial origin.

Cranberry juice is interesting but hasn't proven to actually "treat" a UTI; it might help prevent it however, since the acidity makes it more difficult for the bacterias to colonize the UT. Drinking fluids in general is also a good idea with UTIs.

The most commonly prescribed antibiotics in my particular area (eastern canada) are, in order:
1) Cipro 250-500 mg twice daily X 3-7 days
2) Septra DS (trimethoprim Sulfa, also called Bactrim or Sulfatrim in some regions) twice daily X 3-7 days
3) Macrobid 100mg twice daily X 3-7 days

In most cases, 3 days treatment should be sufficient, but some patients told me they needed 5 or even 7 days to really get rid of it.

The doctor can also prescribe something to help with the pain (if there is any); it's called phenazo/pyridium (phenazopyridine) and won't actually fight off the infection, it's just going to mask the pain.

An untreated UTI can and often will go away by itself... But it can also turn into a pyelonephritis (kidney infection) which is much more serious than a UTI. If you have pain and/or blood in your urine, I really recommend seeing your doctor so he can prescribe the adequate treatment.

Answer 2

Macrobid usually works for me. But if you feel you have a UTI you can until you can get to the doc try OTC cranberry juice tabs at your local pharmacy. And lots and lots of WATER.

Good luck. But get the the doctor soon ,because every time you get an infection it can damage your kidneys a little bit. I wouldn't wait.

Answer 3

When I had an infection, I was given Cipro.

I just recently read that Alka Selzter was shown to provide relief to Urinary Track Infection. Supposedly it was found to also help this problem, but has never been marketed to do so.

I also know that cranberry juice will help.

Answer 4

The doctor would prescribe antibiotics, but there are over the counter meds that are available. You can also try drinking cranberry juice, this usually helps to clear the urinary tract.

Answer 5

My doctor generally prescribes an antibiotic called cipro. My gynecologist also suggested taking a lot of Vitamin C if I started to feel UTI symptoms -- about 2,000 mg of Vitamin C, I think she suggested.

Answer 6

i think if u had come 2 mi clinic as a nurse i would prescribe doxicycline. Its a gud antibiotic 4 UTIs. I would also advise u to drink a lot of fluids.

Answer 7

For medical advice you should trust only a doctor, but otherwise, you can try drinking lots and lots of water, cranberry juice and eat loads of curd/yogurt. This should help clear it faster.

Answer 8

UTI’s are treated with antibacterial drugs. The choice of drug depends on the patient’s history and urine tests. Common drugs used to treat UTI’S are trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole (Septra, Bactrim, Cotrim),amoxicillin (Amoxil,Trimox,Wymox), nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin), and ciprofloxacin (Cipro).

Answer 9

Clyndamycin

Answer 10

An antibiotic, however you can help yourself with "citravescent" or "ural". these come in powder sachet form from a pharmacy. Just like a fizzy drink when mixed with water and will relieve symptoms.