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How Can UTI Be Treated While On A Nephrostomy Tube?

what is the preferred antibiotic for UTI in patient with Nephrostomy tubes and 1 atrophied kidney,: Cipro or Sulfamethoxazole tmp ds t ? sorry that the computer messed up please send your question again i was answering it when error must have occurred He is on hospice He has been on Cipro for previous UTI infections. He has been unable to recover from the Whipple Surgery of 9/26 17 He also has prostate cancer. He already has trouble with diarrhea and sometimes vomiting due to the Whipple having his gastro intestinal system in an altered state ( to say the least ). Also, I give him his meds and change nephrostomy bandages and I am highly allergic to Sulfa drugs
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
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Hello,

The combination of Sulfa and TMP DS is the first choice for it if the area in which you are living has not developed resistance to it. Instead of Cipro, use Norfloxacin as the second choice of drug.

However, for both, you have to consult a physician as these are prescription only medicines. For diarrhea and vomiting, start Oral rehydration solution (ORS - WHO approved).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Hiren Hirpara
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How Can UTI Be Treated While On A Nephrostomy Tube?

Hello, The combination of Sulfa and TMP DS is the first choice for it if the area in which you are living has not developed resistance to it. Instead of Cipro, use Norfloxacin as the second choice of drug. However, for both, you have to consult a physician as these are prescription only medicines. For diarrhea and vomiting, start Oral rehydration solution (ORS - WHO approved). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Hiren Hirpara