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Suggest Medication For Bacterial Uti
I feel like I m getting a bacteria infection, uti. In the past my doctor prescribed medication for me. I just don t know which one it is: sulfamethoxazole-tmp DS tablet or cirpofloxacin hcl 500 mg tab. Can you tell me which one to take? Thank you, Donna
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
Hello
Urinary tract infection(UTI) need confirmation.
You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,renal function test,ultrasound of abdomen,urine RE/ME and culture/sensitivity.
Nitrite and leukocyte esterase test can be done for confirmation of UTI.
You may need to take full course of antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity report.
You should drink plenty of water.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Urinary tract infection(UTI) need confirmation.
You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,renal function test,ultrasound of abdomen,urine RE/ME and culture/sensitivity.
Nitrite and leukocyte esterase test can be done for confirmation of UTI.
You may need to take full course of antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity report.
You should drink plenty of water.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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