Five-day nitrofurantoin is better than single-dose fosfomycin at resolving UTI symptoms

Drug Ther Bull. 2018 Nov;56(11):131. doi: 10.1136/dtb.2018.11.000039. Epub 2018 Oct 8.

Abstract

Review of: Huttner A et al Effect of 5-day nitrofurantoin vs single dose fosfomycin on clinical resolution of uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection in women. JAMA 2018;319(17):1781-9.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Fosfomycin / administration & dosage
  • Fosfomycin / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nitrofurantoin / administration & dosage
  • Nitrofurantoin / therapeutic use*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / drug therapy*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Fosfomycin
  • Nitrofurantoin