Title: Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 500 mg for UTI
Headings: Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 500 mg, 750 mg
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 500 mg, 750 mg
Content: Urine (30% to 50% as unchanged drug); feces (15% to 43%). Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infections
Antibiotics are the mainstay treatment for complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). The choice of antibiotic and length of treatment depend on the patient's history and the urine tests that identify the offending bacteria. The sensitivity test is especially useful in helping select the most effective medication. Escherichia coli is the leading cause of UTIs, followed by Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Proteus spp., and Klebsiella spp. Fluoroquinolones are the standard alternatives to Sulfonamides (TMP-SMX), and sometimes are preferred antibacterials for UTI. Ciprofloxacin is very effective for the treatment of acute or complicated UTIs 19. This antibiotic is frequently used to treat urinary infections because of its excellent activity against majority of urinary tract pathogenic bacteria, and particularly E. coli.