Template:Acute cystitis antibiotics

Women, uncomplicated

  • Nonpregnant, few prior UTI episodes, symptoms <7d, no flank pain or fever
  1. Nitrofurantoin ER 100mg BID x 5d OR
  2. TMP/SMX DS (160/800mg) 1 tab BID x 3d OR
  3. Cephalexin 250mg QID x 5d OR
  4. Ciprofloxacin 250mg BID x3d

Women, complicated cystitis/pyelo

  • Risks for complicated UTI or symptoms of pyelo
  1. Ciprofloxacin 500mg BID x10-14d OR
  2. Cefpodoxime 200 mg BID x10-14d

Women, uncomplicated cystitis AND urethritis

  1. Ceftriaxone 250mg IM x1 AND azithromycin 1gm PO x1 AND nitrofurantoin ER 100mg BID x5d OR
  2. Levofloxacin 500mg QD x 14d (covers UTI pathogens, GC, and chlam)
    1. GC resistance to fluoroquinolones is increasing

Men, cystitis/pyelo

  1. Ciprofloxacin 500mg BID x10-14d OR
  2. Cefpodoxime 200 mg BID x10-14d

Inpatient Options