UTI Treatment
Antibiotics are frequently used to treat infections in any part of the body. This class of drugs is typically the initial line of defence against urinary tract infections. Your health condition, the severity of the infection, and the type of pathogen (bacteria) identified in your urine routine examination test will determine the antibiotics prescribed, the dosage, and the duration of treatment.
Depending on the severity, UTI treatment is categorised as;
Simple disease
Simple UTIs are those that do not extend to distant organs and produce mild symptoms. Commonly prescribed medications for uncomplicated UTI include:
The antibiotic fosfomycin (Monurol)
The antibiotic Ceftriaxone
Cephalexin (Keflex) is an antibiotic.
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Septra, Bactrim, and others) is a combination antibiotic.
Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin)
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics (levofloxacin (Levaquin), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), and others) are not commonly prescribed for the treatment of uncomplicated UTI. This is due to the fact that the risks of these antibiotics typically outweigh their potential benefits for alleviating the symptoms of a simple UTI. In certain instances, such as kidney infection (pyelonephritis) and complicated UTI, your physician may prescribe a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, particularly if no other antibiotic options are available.
In addition, your doctor may prescribe analgesics (pain medications) that numb your urethra and bladder to alleviate pain and heat during urination. However, in the majority of cases, the discomfort subsides shortly after starting an antibiotic.
Common infections
If you experience recurrent UTIs, your doctor may recommend the following treatment options:
Low-dose antibiotics (may also include fluoroquinolones), initially for three to six months but sometimes longer Low-dose antibiotics (may also include fluoroquinolones), initially for three to six months but sometimes longer
A single dose of antibiotic (predominantly ciprofloxacin) after sexual activity – in the event that your UTI is the result of sexual activity.
Possible recommendation of vaginal oestrogen therapy for postmenopausal women.
virulent infection
In a clinic or hospital, IV (intravenous) antibiotics may be required to treat a severe UTI.
