What antibiotics are prescribed for a UTI< urinary tract infection?

Answer 1

The clue to the answer lies in the word "prescribed"...you shouldn't be treating yourself with antibiotics, without getting them prescribed. It is this sort of self-medication (and not completing courses of anti-biotics) which encourages the growth of 'super-bugs' that are resistant to lots of antibiotics.

Have a urine sample sent to a lab for culture, and when you get the results, treat the infection with the right dose of the right antibiotic for the infection you have. This should be prescribed by a doctor - not by some weirdo on a website!

Answer 2

The drugs most often used to treat routine, uncomplicated UTI's are trimethoprim (Trimpex), trimethoprim/sufamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, Cotrim), amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox, Wymox), nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Furadantin), and ampicillin.

Trimethoprim is less effective than it used to be. If it is recurrent, you should get a urine sample sent to a lab for microscopy, culture and check for antibiotic sensitivity to find the most optimal antibiotic. (Make sure the sample is taken before treatment begins!)

Answer 3

Preferred treatments for uncomplicated lower tract infections (usually 3 days of therapy):

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim; Septra) -- Bacterial cells produce folic acid, a chemical necessary for their growth. Sulfamethoxazole kills the bacterium by interfering with the enzyme that helps form folic acid. The combination of a sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim is effective because high levels of the drugs are achieved in the urinary tract and urine, which kills bacteria directly at the site of the infection.

Quinolones such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and levofloxacin (Levaquin) -- Quinolones are effective in fighting most of the bacteria that cause UTI. This drug class works by interfering with an enzyme that allows bacteria to reproduce, thereby halting the growth of bacteria and eventually leading to their death. Quinolones are eliminated from the body by the kidney, so they go through the urinary tract, killing bacteria at the site of the infection.
Alternative treatments (3-7 days of therapy) for uncomplicated lower tract infections:

Penicillins such as amoxicillin (Amoxil) and Augmentin -- Penicillins destroy the outer wall of bacteria, killing the bacteria but not harming the body's own cells. They are effective in killing many of the bacteria that cause UTIs.

Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid; Macrodantin) -- This drug is effective in killing many of the bacteria that cause UTIs. An added plus is that there have been few reports of bacterial resistance associated with its use.

Trimethoprim (Primsol) -- Patients who are allergic to sulfonamides (for example, Bactrim, Septra, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) may be treated with trimethoprim alone. High levels of the drug are achieved in the urinary tract and urine, which helps kill bacteria directly at the site of the infection.

Fosfomycin (Monurol) -- Fosfomycin, which is generally given as a single dose, is effective in treating organisms that cause uncomplicated UTIs.
The antibiotics described above are also recommended for the treatment of complicated lower tract infections but are generally prescribed for 7 to 10 days. A urinary analgesic such as phenazopyridine (Pyridium) may also be prescribed to treat the pain associated with a complicated UTI.

Drugs used to treat Pyelonephritis

Drugs used to treat uncomplicated upper UTIs (7-14 days of therapy):

Quinolones
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Penicillins
Drugs used to treat complicated upper UTIs (at least 14 days of therapy):

Quinolones
Extended spectrum penicillins, such as Augmentin
Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Amikacin)-Aminoglycosides, which have good coverage against Pseudomonas and other bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics, are usually reserved for serious UTIs and used in combination with other antibiotics.
For serious cases of pyelonephritis that require hospitalization, intravenous (IV) antibiotics may be used. Hospitalization may be required if the individual is pregnant or is experiencing nausea, vomiting, or dehydration.

Drug classes used to treat Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Aminoglycosides

Fosphomycin

Nitrofurantoin

Penicillins

Quinolones

Sulfonamides and Related Compounds

Trimethoprim

Answer 4

They have always given me Bactrim, and theyve always given my hubby Bactrim as well. Hes taking it right now. Theres something about that anti biotic thats commonly used for UTIs. Must work best.

Answer 5

It can all depend on what a culture shows. Some UIT's are resistant to certain antibiotics.

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Answer 7

Bactrim or Cipro.

Answer 8

Macrobid is what I am always perscribed, but it makes me sick to my stomach.