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Title
Longer than recommended empiric antibiotic treatment of urinary tract infection in women: an avoidable waste of money.
Authors
Kahan, N R; Chinitz, D P; Kahan, E
Abstract
Current Israeli guidelines for the empiric treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) in women recommend nitrofurantoin for 5 days. Some physicians nevertheless opt for ofloxacin, which should be prescribed for 3 days according to universally accepted guidelines.
Publication
Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics, 2004, Vol 29, Issue 1, p59