🦠 UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)

Commonly prescribed medications, what to avoid, and lifestyle guidance

📋 Overview

UTIs are bacterial infections of the bladder or kidney. Treatment depends on severity and local resistance patterns.

💊 Commonly Prescribed Medications

First-line for uncomplicated bladder UTI. 5-7 days.

3-day course for uncomplicated UTI.

Single-dose treatment for uncomplicated UTI.

For complicated UTIs or kidney infections. 7-14 days.

Phenazopyridine (AZO)Urinary Analgesic (OTC)

Relieves burning. Does NOT treat infection. Turns urine orange.

🚫 What to Avoid

Do not stop antibiotics early. Avoid bubble baths near the urethra.

🥗 Lifestyle Tips

Drink plenty of water, urinate after sex, wipe front to back.

📋 Important Note

3+ UTIs per year — ask about preventive antibiotics.