Antibiotics Used For Treatment Of Prostatitis
Health Encyclopedia: Prostatitis Chronic
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Treatment
Treatment options for chronic prostatitis include a combination of medication, surgery, and lifestyle changes.
MEDICATIONS:
Chronic prostatitis is treated with an extensive course of antibiotics. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) and ciprofloxacin (Cipro) are commonly used. Other antibiotics that may be used include:
- Tetracycline
- Carbenicillin
- Erythromycin
- Nitrofurantoin ...
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Health Guide
Chronic Prostatitis: An Overview
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Medications
...infection. However, it does not treat an infection. An antibiotic may be needed if you have an... Read more »
...including ketoconazole/itraconazole, macrolide antibiotics including erythromycin,... Read more »
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