Question

A 35-year-old woman with recurrent UTIs complains of dysuria, frequency, and urgency. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites. According to NICE, which antibiotic is recommended as first-line for an uncomplicated lower UTI in a non-pregnant woman, assuming no known drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (if eGFR > 45 mL/min)

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Cefalexin

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman with recurrent UTIs complains of dysuria, frequency, and urgency. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites. According to NICE, which antibiotic is recommended as first-line for an uncomplicated lower UTI in a non-pregnant woman, assuming no known drug allergies?