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My Grandmother Is Recently Diagnosed With Urinary Tract Infection And
Question: My grandmother is recently diagnosed with Urinary tract infection and I've got both Urine routine and Culture tests done for her. my current doctor suggested to take Niftas 100mg 3 times a day for 7 days based on attached reports. I request for a second opinion on whether the dosage is sufficient enough or if it needs any other better alternative medicines based off Culture report. please advise.
Brief Answer:
Yes the antibiotic is appropriate
Detailed Answer:
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The antibiotic and its dosage is appropriate according to this report of culture and sensitivity. Other alternatives could have been trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and ceftazidime.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Yes the antibiotic is appropriate
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The antibiotic and its dosage is appropriate according to this report of culture and sensitivity. Other alternatives could have been trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and ceftazidime.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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