What is the outpatient rx for acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis?
Answer
outpatient if: low fever, no dehydration, no concerns re: compliance or f/u
--fluoroquinolone (Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO BID x 7 days); Only if < 10% E. coli resistance locally
--Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (1 DS tab PO BID x 14d if susceptibilities are known)
--if β lactam, 1st dose IV (b/c decreased effectiveness), then 14 day course
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Question
What is the outpatient rx for acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis?
Answer
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Tags
#urology
Question
What is the outpatient rx for acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis?
Answer
outpatient if: low fever, no dehydration, no concerns re: compliance or f/u
--fluoroquinolone (Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO BID x 7 days); Only if < 10% E. coli resistance locally
--Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (1 DS tab PO BID x 14d if susceptibilities are known)
--if β lactam, 1st dose IV (b/c decreased effectiveness), then 14 day course
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