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Health Encyclopedia: Urinary Tract Infection Medications

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Antibiotics are the mainstay treatment for all UTIs. A variety of antibiotics are available and choices depend on many factors, including whether the infection is complicated or uncomplicated or primary or recurrent. Treatment decisions are also based on the type of patient (man or woman, a pregnant or nonpregnant woman, child, hospitalized or nonhospitalized patient, person with diabetes.) Treatment should not necessarily be based on the actual bacteria count. For example, if a woman...

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Interstitial cystitis (IC)

...medications - medicines are placed directly into the bladder. Medicines that are given this way include dimethyl sulfoxide (DMS), heparin, Clorpactin, lidocaine, doxorubicin, or bacillus... Read more »

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PreventionThe risk for mosquito-born infections is highest between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes feed. A good insect repellent is very helpful in reducing the risk for vector-borne disease. The most... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers

for NSAID-Induced UlcersPreventing Ulcers or Rebleeding Caused by NSAIDs. If NSAID-caused ulcers or bleeding are identified, patients should:Get tested for H. pylori and, if infected, take... Read more »

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Implant ContraceptionImplant contraception involves inserting a rod under the skin. The rod releases into the bloodstream tiny amounts of the hormone progestin.The first implant was the Norplant... Read more »

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PreventionEveryone should avoid specific tick-infested areas, including tall grass, woods, and bushes where ticks tend to congregate. If this is not possible, then people should take additional... Read more »

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