60 likes | 88 Views
Chapter 85. Drug Therapy of Urinary Tract Infections. Drug Therapy of Urinary Tract Infections. Most common infections Upper Acute pyelonephritis Acute bacterial prostatitis Lower Acute cystitis Acute urethral syndrome Recurrent urinary tract infections. Urinary Tract Antiseptics.
E N D
Chapter 85 Drug Therapy of Urinary Tract Infections
Drug Therapy of Urinary Tract Infections • Most common infections • Upper • Acute pyelonephritis • Acute bacterial prostatitis • Lower • Acute cystitis • Acute urethral syndrome • Recurrent urinary tract infections
Urinary Tract Antiseptics • Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) • Methenamine (Mandelamine) • Nalidixic acid (NegGram) • Cinoxacin (Cinobac)
Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) • Bacteriostatic—low concentrations • Bactericidal—high concentrations • Uses—lower tract UTIs, prophylaxis, recurrent UTIs • Adverse effects • Gastrointestinal effects • Pulmonary reactions • Hematologic effects • Peripheral neuropathy
Methenamine (Mandelamine) • Decomposes into ammonia and formaldehyde denaturing of bacteria • Uses: chronic lower UTIs • Adverse effects • Safe • Well tolerated • Contraindicated – Renal patient – Liver dysfunction