What medications are used to treat urinary tract infections in men?

Aug 12, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been experiencing pain during urination recently and was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). I would like to ask, what medications are recommended for treating UTIs in men?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang

The treatment of urinary tract infections in men usually requires the use of antibiotics to eliminate bacterial infections. Commonly used medications:

1. Bacterial infection: Commonly used drugs include Amoxicillin capsules, Azithromycin dispersible tablets, Cefixime granules, Cefuroxime axetil granules, etc. These medications effectively inhibit and kill bacteria and are the first choice for treating bacterial urinary tract infections.

2. Viral infection: If the urinary tract infection is caused by a virus, such as herpes virus, antiviral medications such as Ribavirin granules, Valacyclovir hydrochloride capsules, and Famciclovir tablets may be selected.

3. Fungal infection: For fungal urinary tract infections, medications such as Nystatin tablets, Itraconazole capsules, and Fluconazole capsules may be taken orally as directed by a physician to reduce the number of fungi and control the infection.

Before starting any drug treatment, it is recommended to perform a urinalysis, including routine urine tests, urine culture, and antibiotic sensitivity testing, to identify the causative pathogen and its sensitivity to antibiotics. In addition, maintaining good personal hygiene, drinking plenty of water, urinating promptly, and avoiding excessive fatigue can also help prevent the occurrence and recurrence of urinary tract infections.