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So when I was younger I was prescribed some type of Sulfa Medication for a UTI, however I've called the Dr. that my father thinks it might be and they stated they delete all their medical records after 7 years...the Pharmacy is no longer there that we would have used... What I was trying to find out is if there is any other Sulfa Meds prescribed for a UTI other then Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.... I was hoping to get a prescription of Silvadene for burns because I'm going to be working with large fires soon and would like to have it around but not sure if it's going to cause any reaction... I used Silvadene when I was a bit younger once and had no problems and have used Sulfur face cleansers and masks... Any Ideas?

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Do any of these drugs contain Sulfa?

I'm showing these other treatment options On the John Hopkins site Unless it just doesn't say Sulfa in these drugs names I'm not sure if it would have Sulfa in it :

 

  • Nitrofurantoin is encouraged for use (see Longer Duration Therapy) given rates of SMX/TMP E. coli resistance >10% in all U.S. Regions examined and as a fluoroquinolone-sparing agent for women with mild to moderate symptoms AND allergy to TMP-SMX or Abx Rx in previous 3 months (except for nitrofurantoin) or live in a locality with prevalence of E. coli E. coli resistance of TMP-SMX >20% in women with uncomplicated UTI
  • Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole DS (Bactrim/Septra) 1 tab PO bid x 3d (preferred for empiric Rx if localprevalencelocal prevalence of E. coliresistancecoli resistance to TMP-SMX < 10-20%; if > 10-20% use fluoroquinolone) --- Check with local laboratory for resistance at least once every 6 months.
  • Trimethoprim 300 mg PO qd x 3d (do not use if resistance to TMP-SMX is > 10-20%). Check with local laboratory for E. coliresistancecoli resistance rates every 6 months.
  • TMP-SMX and TMP aloneisarefirstalone are first line Rx because it isthey arecheap and there is a critical need to reserve FQs for use in complicated UTIs. Overuse in acute cystitis may lead to resistance.
  • Norfloxacin 400 mg PO bid x 3d for women with severe symptoms AND allergy to TMP-SMX or Abx Rx in the last 3 months (except a FQ), or live in locatlitylocality with E. coli resistance >20% in women with acute uncomplicated UTI.
  • Ciprofloxacin 250 mg PO bid x 3d .for women with severe symptoms AND allergy to TMP-SMX or Abx Rx in the last 3 months (except a FQ), or live in locatlitylocality with E. coli coli resistance >20% in women with acute uncomplicated UTI
  • Ofloxacin 200 mg PO bid x 3d .for women with severe symptoms AND allergy to TMP-SMX or Abx Rx in the last 3 months (except a FQ), or live in locatlitylocality with E. colicoli resistance >20% in women with acute uncomplicated UTI
  • Amoxicillin/clavulanate 500/125 mg PO bid x 3d (higher percentage of organisms resistant to amoxicillin alone . This regimen is inferior tociprofloxacinto ciprofloxacin and if amox/clavulanate used, longer duration therapy is indicated (see Longer Duration Therapy)).
  • There is no single dose treatment regimens using fluoroquinolones that are FDA-approved that have equal efficacy to the 3-day regimens in terms of sterilization of urine and recurrence rate. Therefore, single dose regimens are to be avoided.
  • TMP-SMX is first line Rx because it is cheap and there is a critical need to reserve FQs for use in complicated UTIs. Overuse in acute cystitis may lead to resistance.
  • Resistance patterns of E. coliE. colitocoli to TMP-SMX are highly variable across U.S. and can change quickly in a given location. Clinicians need to monitor resistance patterns in their community.A systematic program to identify trends in antimicrobial resistance needed to insure that every woman does not need a culture but is also assured that empiric therapy will most likely work without a test of cure.
  • Nitrofurantoin macrocrystals 50 or 100 mg qid PO x 7 d; Nitrofurantoin monohydrate macrocrystals 100 mg bid PO x 7 d
  • Amoxicillin/clavulanate 500/125 mg PO bid x 7d (higher percentage of organisms resistant to amoxicillin alone). This
  • Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole DS 1 tab PO bid x 5-7d (preferred for empiric Rx if prevalence of E. coliresistancecoli resistance to TMP-SMX <10-20%; if >20% use fluoroquinolone).
  • Trimethoprim 100 mg PO bid x 7d.
  • Cephalexin 250 mg PO tid x 7d.
  • Norfloxacin 400 mg PO bid x 7d.
  • Ciprofloxacin 250 mg PO bid x 7d .
  • Amoxicillin 250 mg PO tid x 7d.
  • Amoxicillin/clavulanate 500/125 mg PO bid x 7d (higher percentage of organisms resistant to amoxicillin alone).
  • Amoxicillin 250 mg PO tid x 7d.
  • Cephalexin 250 mg PO tid x 7d

 

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Hello, LotusStarr, and

Hello, LotusStarr, and welcome to Pharmer.org.

As to your question, I would ask a pharmacist about this. I'm not sure what the question is, to be honest with you, other than "do these drugs contain sulfa?"

You need to ask a pharmacist if these drugs do, in fact, contain sulfa. Any advice you get from this site would be based on what we read. Most of us are not pharmacists, doctors, or nurses. Some may be though, and they may be able to answer your question.  However, keep in mind, we can all claim to be whatever we want to be on the internet. 

 

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Thanks...

Just trying to ID what prescription I was given 10 years ago for them to say I was allergic to Sulfa.  :-(  With no records to be spoken of.... why don't people keep their medical records on file!! 

 

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Quote: why don't people keep

Quote:
why don't people keep their medical records on file!!

I understand your frustration, completely. However, I believe they do keep records on file, just not 10 years worth. Can you imagine how massive of a storage area would be needed to house 10 years of patient records? I'm not sure how long records are kept though, I'll ask and let you know.

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Thanks...

It's just why wouldn't my parents the pharmacy or the doctor have any record of the single prescription that I was told I was allergic too.  I can definitely imagine.. I just wish I knew I needed the info earlier or at an age where I knew better or even my patient records rather then some complete stranger throwing away info I actually needed. 

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If worse comes to worse,

If worse comes to worse, just inform the doctors that you had an allergic reaction to a sulfa drug when you were younger.  I feel your pain, but I have little to no knowledge on sulfonamides.   

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Thanks Again!

Will do .. I guess that's all I can do   

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here is some information

here is some information from http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/utiadult/ concerning newer drug options

A class of drugs called quinolones includes four drugs approved in recent years for treating UTI. These drugs include ofloxacin (Floxin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), and trovafloxin (Trovan).

 

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Hmmm...

Yeah I don't have a UTI and haven't had one since... was just trying to narrow down any Sulfa drugs that could be prescribed for that single issue