Drug: Dose: Duration: Notes: 1st Choice Options: Nitrofurantoin Immediate Release Capsules. 50 mg every 6 hours: 3 days* *If history of recurrent infection or inadequate treatment response, consider extending treatment to 5 days. Nitrofurantoin is NOT a suitable antibiotic choice for Upper UTI. 12 Tips When Treating UTI With Antibiotics. Take antibiotics regularly: You need to make sure to take one pill every 12 hours (unless prescribed otherwise) to support a constant level of antibiotics in your body. It is better to take the first pill sometime between 7-10 (a.m or p.m.). Nitrofurantoin is a common UTI antibiotic since it accumulates in the bladder. This antibiotic prevents bacteria from making the proteins and DNA they need to survive. The dosage for nitrofurantoin is 100 mg twice a day for 5 days. However, this medication is not recommended for those with medical conditions affecting the kidneys. Fosfomycin Amoxicillin is a widely utilized beta-lactam antimicrobial drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the primary care setting. Amoxicillin is an aminopenicillin created by adding an extra amino group to penicillin to battle antibiotic resistance. This drug is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible isolates of selected bacteria Usual Adult Dose for Tertiary Syphilis. 500 mg orally every 6 hours for 28 days Tetracycline should be used only if penicillins are contraindicated. Usual Adult Dose for Nongonococcal Urethritis. 500 mg orally every 6 hours for 7 days The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated. Usual Adult Dose for Gonococcal Infection In rare cases, antibiotics may cause more serious side effects, including: Worsening signs of infection, such as fever. Joint pain. Severe diarrhea. Clostridioides difficile ( C. diff) infections, which cause severe diarrhea that can be life-threatening. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical help right away. For oral dosage forms (capsules and solution): For treatment of bacterial infections: Adults—150 to 300 milligrams (mg) every 6 hours. For more severe infections, 300 to 450 mg every 6 hours. Children weighing 10 kilograms (kg) or more—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 8 to 16 milligrams Usual Adult Dose for Pneumonia. 400 mg orally or IV every 24 hours for 7 to 14 days Comments: Multi-drug resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae (MDRSP) isolates are isolates resistant to at least 2 of the following antibacterials: penicillin (MIC at least 2 mcg/mL), second-generation cephalosporins (e.g., cefuroxime), macrolides, tetracyclines, and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Tract Infection. 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days Use: For the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections due to E coli, K pneumoniae, P mirabilis, C diversus, or P aeruginosa. Usual Adult Dose for Prostatitis. 300 mg orally every 12 hours for 6 weeks Use: For the treatment of prostatitis due to E coli Clindamycin is an antibiotic drug used in place of penicillin. It comes in oral, injectable, suppository, lotion, cream, and gel forms, depending on the use. jxso0.