Question

A 45-year-old woman has recurrent UTIs. Urine culture grows E. coli sensitive to nitrofurantoin. According to UK guidelines, what is the recommended first-line antibiotic for uncomplicated cystitis in a non-pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (if eGFR >45 mL/min)

Answer

Amoxicillin

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Trimethoprim if no resistance risk

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Ciprofloxacin

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Cephalexin

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman has recurrent UTIs. Urine culture grows E. coli sensitive to nitrofurantoin. According to UK guidelines, what is the recommended first-line antibiotic for uncomplicated cystitis in a non-pregnant woman?