How to treat UTI?
Patient: Hi goodmorning. Im 17 yrs old and I just had (or still have) UTI. It started the other day when I was constantly peeing, the urge to pee but nothing's there and then the pain after peeing. I went home immediately, but the pharmacies were closed already so I took medicine the next day. The med that I took was Rifampicin, that was what my grandfather gave me (im living with my grandparents). He also said that it had side effects of red urine. I took 2, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. All of the pain went away but the red urine hasn't, and I'm just confused if its my period (i'm supposed to have my period this week, im a regular) or if its still the side effect of the drug. Please help me? Thank you and God bless. Doctor: Hi dear,It seems that the red urine you are getting is not the side effect of the Rifampicin, but blood cells in urine suggesting UTI. Also, Rifampicin is the medicine given mostly in TB cases, so it might be the coincidence of taking Rifampicin and your immunity boosting up.Anyways, I suggest you take Levoflox 500 mg 2 times a day for 5 days and also take Zinetac 150 mg 2 times a day to cover for acidity due to medicine. I would suggst you check if you habe fever by thermometer. If you have, you can take PCM 500 mg as need arises. If symptoms don't resolve within 2 days, go for blood test for Complete Blood Count (CBC) and urine routine test. Do complete the course of Levoflox if you start it. I hope this solves your query. Wishing you a veru healthy life ahead. Thank you for choosing us to help you. Regards,Dr. Viraj Shah