Is furantoin effective in treating urinary tract infections

Furantoin is a broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory drug, mainly used for urinary tract infections caused by sensitive bacteria, whether the treatment effect should be judged according to the patient’s own situation, especially for Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus and Klebsiella bacteria, resulting in acute simple lower urinary tract infections, the treatment effect is better. If it is other pathogenic bacteria, the effect is not good, specific should be based on drug sensitivity test to choose targeted drugs for treatment. At present, the clinic does not often use furantoin to treat urinary tract infections, when the patient appears urinary tract infection, can be used under the guidance of the doctor some broad-spectrum antibiotic drugs, such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, when the patient caused by chlamydia, mycoplasma infection, should also use macrolide antibiotics for treatment. And also should improve the relevant examination, clear whether there is obstruction, stones and other problems, and actively use the appropriate method of treatment, otherwise it is difficult to control the urinary tract infection. In addition, patients should also pay attention to ensure sufficient rest, drink more water and urinate regularly during the treatment period to use urine to assist in flushing out urethral germs. If fever symptoms arise, you should also take antipyretic drugs as prescribed by your doctor in severe cases, and follow a high-calorie, easy-to-digest, vitamin-rich diet.