Antibacterials cystitis

A patient presents v/ith symptoms of cystitis. The prescriber recommends an antibacterial drug. 

Cystitis is a condition where urinary tract bacterial infection is presented. Products recommended as first-line of treatment include amoxicillin, oral cephalosporin, trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin. Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibacterial agent whereas itraconazole is an antifungal agent. 

It is used for symptomatic relief of urinary burning sensation and urgency due to cystitis. It is a orange dye and excreted in urine. It has no antibacterial property. 

Cystitis is uncommon in young men as well as the urethra being longer than in women, prostatic fluid is thought to possess antibacterial properties. Cystitis is more frequent in older men, where it may be due to prostatic disease or bladder neoplasms. 

This formula contains cephalanoplos (small thistle), lotus rhizome node, dry-fried cattail pollen, rehmannia, talc, mutong, lophatheri, gardenia fruit, dang gui, and honey-fried licorice. These herbs are antibacterial, antiinflammatory, demulcent, and astringent. The formula is used for bloody, painful urinary conditions with urinary frequency and burning pain on voiding. From a Western perspective, this formula is used for acute cystitis, polycystic kidneys, kidney stones, and BPH. 

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