What analgesic is effective for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?

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From the Research

Effective Analgesics for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

  • Phenazopyridine is an effective analgesic for the treatment of uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection, accompanied by pain 1, 2.
  • The severity of symptoms such as general discomfort, pain during urination, and increased frequency of urination improved significantly with phenazopyridine treatment 1.
  • Phenazopyridine has a pronounced analgesic effect and is proven to be an effective and safe drug in patients with acute uncomplicated cystitis 2.

Comparison with Other Treatments

  • Antibiotics were more effective in relieving symptoms of UTI than ibuprofen 3.
  • The combination of fosfomycin and phenazopyridine was more effective than the combination of fosfomycin and drotaverine in treating acute uncomplicated cystitis 2.

Potential Adverse Effects

  • Phenazopyridine can cause methaemoglobinaemia, a rare but life-threatening adverse effect 4.
  • Other potential adverse effects of phenazopyridine include nausea 2 and myelosuppressive pancytopenia 5.
  • The risk of adverse effects increases when the drug dosage and duration exceed manufacturer specifications 4.

References

4
Research

Phenazopyridine-Induced Methaemoglobinaemia The Aftermath of Dysuria Treatment.

European journal of case reports in internal medicine, 2022

5
Research

Multiple adverse effects of pyridium: a case report.

Southern medical journal, 2006

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