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Male UTI Treatment

A UTI is a urinary tract infection, a bacterial infection in your urethra or bladder. Although women are more susceptible to UTIs, men can also develop urinary tract infections and require treatment, reports the Mayo Clinic.

  1. Features

    • For men, the treatment for urinary tract infections is similar to treatment normally provided for women; however, men usually require a longer course of treatment than women, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

    Function

    • The function of treatment for a urinary tract infection in men is to kill the bacteria that are causing the condition through the use of prescription medications.

    Types of Medications

    • Antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections include trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, amoxicillin, doxycycline, and fluoroquinolones. To relieve the pain and urinary urgency associated with the condition, your doctor may prescribe phenazopyridine, a medication that numbs your urinary tract.

    Time Frame

    • Men typically require antibiotics for 7 to 14 days for UTIs, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

    Risks

    • The most common side effects of antibiotics are diarrhea and stomach upset, reports the Merck Medical Manual. Some antibiotics pose a risk for inflammation of the colon known as colitis, especially fluoroquinolones, and severe allergic reactions to antibiotics are also possible.

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