Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) : Dr. Salah Wageehuddein, Clinical Pharmacy
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) : Dr. Salah Wageehuddein, Clinical Pharmacy
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) : Dr. Salah Wageehuddein, Clinical Pharmacy
Treatment:
Short-course therapy (3-day therapy) with:
• Trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole or
• a fluoroquinolone (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, or
norfloxacin) is superior to single-dose therapy for uncomplicated
infection and should be the treatment of choice.
1- IV fluoroquinolone, an aminoglycoside
with or without ampicillin. Or
2- an extended-spectrum cephalosporin
with or without an aminoglycoside.