Title: Treating UTIs: Antibotics, Medication, and Home Remedies | Everyday Health
Headings: Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections: Antibiotics, Medication, and Home Remedies
Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections: Antibiotics, Medication, and Home Remedies
Antibiotics Used for Uncomplicated UTIs
Antibiotics Used for Complicated UTIs
Antibiotic Warnings and Treatment Concerns
Treatment Strategies for Recurrent UTIs
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Recarbrio This three-drug combo injection is another antibacterial for adults that was FDA approved in 2019. ( 12)
Antibiotic Warnings and Treatment Concerns
The most commonly prescribed antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs are similar in efficacy. But it’s important to note that ampicillin, amoxicillin, and sulfonamides are no longer the drugs of choice for combatting UTIs because of the emergence of antibiotic resistance. In addition, amoxicillin and clavulanate (Augmentin) has been shown in previous research to be significantly less effective than others when it comes to treating urinary tract infections. ( 13 )
Also, as noted above, the FDA advises against using fluoroquinolones (including Cipro and Levaquin) for uncomplicated UTIs. These medicines should only be considered if no other treatment options are available. In some cases, such as a complicated UTI or kidney infection, a healthcare provider may decide that a fluoroquinolone medicine is the best option, notes the American Academy of Family Physicians. ( 14 )
For pregnant women, some common antibiotics, such as fluoroquinolones and tetracyclines, should not be prescribed because of possible toxic effects on the fetus. But oral nitrofurantoin and cephalexin (Keflex) are considered good antibiotic choices for pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria (a UTI without symptoms) and acute cystitis, according to past research. ( 15 )
While most UTIs can be effectively treated with antibiotics, bacteria are becoming more and more resistant to antibiotics.