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Suggest Treatment For Uti In A Diabetic Patient
my dad has a UTI and the urine cuture reports sensitivity to Nitrofurantoin and gentamicin only as first line antibiotics. For second line antibiotics the sensitivity is to Amikacin. He is an oncology patient with primary operated colorectal Ca with secondaries in lungs and liver. Renal functions are fine and he has underlying diabetes controlled on orals. What medication for UTI based on culture should be used
Sat, 31 Mar 2018
Hello,
As your (dad's) renal function is normal, Gentamicin or Amikacin drug can be taken. Start treatment as soon as possible.
Usually, any other infections like UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) causes hyperglycemia and needs to increase the dose of hypoglycemic drug. Ask your doctor for dosage and duration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siddartha
As your (dad's) renal function is normal, Gentamicin or Amikacin drug can be taken. Start treatment as soon as possible.
Usually, any other infections like UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) causes hyperglycemia and needs to increase the dose of hypoglycemic drug. Ask your doctor for dosage and duration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siddartha
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