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What are some antibiotics for a urinary tract infection?
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Ciprofloxacin, : Nitrofurantoin, Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) are commonly used.
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Following: Trimethoprim/sulfa (bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or septra), Nitrofurantoin macrocrystals (macrodantin or macrobid), Ciprofloxacin (cipro) + Amoxicillin with clavulanate are all first line antibiotics. Gentamicin, ceftriaxone, vancomycin + imipenem amongst others for utis resistant to first line antibiotics, depending on species and resistances.
Answered 9/28/2016
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