Although antibiotics are the first treatment choice for urinary tract infections, antibiotic-resistant strains of E. coli, the most common cause of UTIs, are increasing worldwide. As more bacteria have become resistant to the standard UTI treatment trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), more doctors have prescribed quinolone antibiotics to treat UTIs. In some areas, quinolones have now overtaken TMP-SMX as the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for UTIs. Researchers are concerned...
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an inflammation of the bladder due to infection with a microorganism (such as a bacteria or virus). It is also... Read more »
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Generic Name: FESOTERODINE EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORAL Pronounced: (FES-oh-TER-oh-deen) Side Effects Dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation, dizziness,... Read more »
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Generic Name: OXYBUTYNIN GEL - TRANSDERMAL Pronounced: (ox-ee-BYOU-tih-nin) Side Effects Skin redness/itching/swelling at the application site,... Read more »
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