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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Antibiotics
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Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX)
Bacteria targeted: E. coli, K. pneumoniae; Dosage: 160mg/800mg twice daily for 3-7 days; Common side effects: Rash, photosensitivity, and gastrointestinal upset
Fosfomycin
Bacteria targeted: E. coli, Enterococcus faecalis; Dosage: 3g single dose; Common side effects: Diarrhea, headache, and nausea
Nitrofurantoin
Bacteria targeted: E. coli, S. saprophyticus; Dosage: 100mg twice daily for 5 days; Common side effects: Nausea, headache, and urine discoloration
Levofloxacin
Bacteria targeted: E. coli, Klebsiella species, Enterococcus species; Dosage: 250-750mg once daily for 5 days; Common side effects: Gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, and photosensitivity
Ciprofloxacin
Bacteria targeted: E. coli, Klebsiella species; Dosage: 250-500mg twice daily for 3 days in uncomplicated UTI; Common side effects: Nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness
Ceftriaxone
Bacteria targeted: E. coli, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species; Dosage: 1-2g once daily by IV/IM for 7-14 days; Common side effects: Pain at injection site, diarrhea, and allergic reactions
Amoxicillin
Bacteria targeted: E. coli, Proteus species, Enterococcus species; Dosage: 500mg three times daily for 7 days; Common side effects: Rash, diarrhea, and allergic reactions
Cephalexin
Bacteria targeted: E. coli, Proteus mirabilis; Dosage: 250-500mg every 6 hours for 7 to 14 days; Common side effects: Diarrhea, hives, and vaginal itching
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
Bacteria targeted: E. coli, Proteus species, Klebsiella species; Dosage: 500mg/125mg three times daily for 7 days; Common side effects: Diarrhea, nausea, and yeast infection
Doxycycline
Bacteria targeted: E. coli, Klebsiella species, Enterococcus species; Dosage: 100mg twice daily for 7-14 days; Common side effects: Photosensitivity, gastrointestinal upset, and yeast infections
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