Question 1

how long does it take for iv rocephin (ceftriaxone) to clear up a uti?

Accepted Answer

Course is 3-5 days.: It of course also depends on the severity of the infection. If one is being given IV Rocephin, (ceftriaxone) the patient probably has more severe infection. One should be feeling better with decreasing fever or improving WBC in 24-48 hours. A typical course is 3 to 5 days but if kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is involved, treatment can be 10-14 days.

Question 2

what number of does of the drug rocephin (ceftriaxone) will it take to cure a uti?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Rocephin (ceftriaxone) - Ceftriaxone - is a parenteral antibiotic, only can be given IV or IM.  Most simple UTIs need only an oral antibiotic, and 3 days is often enough.  Usually, there would be no indication for a parenteral antibiotic unless you have a complicated and/or resistant infection.  In that case, you may need a longer course of treatment, too.

Question 3

after receiving rocephin by iv for a uti, i was also prescribed levaquin (levofloxacin). is it still necessary to take the levaquin (levofloxacin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes actually levequin is more important in the treatment of UTI than rocephin (ceftriaxone).

Question 4

i went to the er on yesterday and was diagnosed with a 3mm kidney stone and a uti. they gave me rocephin (ceftriaxone) by iv. how long will this take to clear up?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say: How long an infection takes to clear varies with many factors including the antibiotic given. Passing a stone also difficult to predict. Drinking plenty of fluids does help. If after 7 days you still have symptoms then call your doctor to see if any adjustments have to be made.

Question 5

i pee a lot. i think i have a uti. i have used augumentin and rocephin (ceftriaxone). almost done with cefuroxime drugs. but i still pee a lot. what can i take?

Accepted Answer

That is quite a: Bit of treatment for a uti. If symptoms have persisted need further work up and potential urologic evaluation rather than "shotgun" antibiotics.

Question 6

urgent help neededif 92 yo patient wont take large 500mg kelfex capsule bid after rocephin for klebsiella uti, can i substitute 250mg cipro (ciprofloxacin) tablet bid?

Accepted Answer

No. Call the doctor.: You can ask them to substitute a liquid version of the same medication, but don't substitute another medication on your own.

Question 7

i have uti due to citrobacter koseri and haven been taking cipro 500 for 7 days. got rocephin shot on day 1. i have been having drop by drop urination after starting medicine. i have been having pain in my lower back sides during urination.help pls?

Accepted Answer

: Occasionally treatment for UTI fails and the prescribing Dr needs to reevaluate and change the medication, dose or treatment. Pain in the lower back sides may indicate that the infection has gone to your kidneys (pyelonephritis). It is vital that you see your prescribing Dr for follow up ASAP.

Question 8

have bacterial orchitis.took doxy,& rocephin (ceftriaxone).no help. can't take floroqinones(joints)or bactrim(allergic)any other meds?not an std,or uti,was tested.

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Your condition needs to be reassessed by reviewing the onset, degree, duration, evolution, &amp; progress of pain, swelling, response to Rx over time + physical exam + imaging studies to make sure the Dx was correct as bacterial orchitis, not testicular torsion?. So, seek professional reevaluation &amp; confirmation before jumping further. Best wish ...

Question 9

passed out. young er rn insisted on foley despite being told re new klebsiela uti (had not started cipro) now flank pain on rocephin (ceftriaxone). why cath 92 yo ?

Accepted Answer

Not good.: I agree that urinary catheters are overused in hospitals in the elderly. The appropriate decision for catheter insertion should be based on a bladder scan.

Question 10

what foods are good for treating uti's?

Accepted Answer

THERE ARE NO FOODS: That will benefit you when treating a uti. There are some studies suggesting that cranberries help. Otherwise, lots of water and appropriate antibiotics.

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How long does it take for iv rocephin (ceftriaxone) to clear up a uti?

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What number of does of the drug rocephin (ceftriaxone) will it take to cure a uti?

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After receiving rocephin by iv for a uti, i was also prescribed levaquin (levofloxacin). is it still necessary to take the levaquin (levofloxacin)?

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I went to the er on yesterday and was diagnosed with a 3mm kidney stone and a uti. they gave me rocephin (ceftriaxone) by iv. how long will this take to clear up?

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I pee a lot. i think i have a uti. i have used augumentin and rocephin (ceftriaxone). almost done with cefuroxime drugs. but i still pee a lot. what can i take?

A member asked:

Urgent help neededif 92 yo patient wont take large 500mg kelfex capsule bid after rocephin for klebsiella uti, can i substitute 250mg cipro (ciprofloxacin) tablet bid?

A member asked:

I have uti due to citrobacter koseri and haven been taking cipro 500 for 7 days. got rocephin shot on day 1. i have been having drop by drop urination after starting medicine. i have been having pain in my lower back sides during urination.help pls?

A member asked:

Have bacterial orchitis.took doxy,& rocephin (ceftriaxone).no help. can't take floroqinones(joints)or bactrim(allergic)any other meds?not an std,or uti,was tested.

A member asked:

Passed out. young er rn insisted on foley despite being told re new klebsiela uti (had not started cipro) now flank pain on rocephin (ceftriaxone). why cath 92 yo ?

A member asked:

What foods are good for treating uti's?

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