Table 2.
Treatment failure for uncomplicated UTIs in males by antibiotic regimen
| Antibiotic | Episodes failed | Total prescriptions,n (% of total) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | % (95% CI) | ||
| Nitrofurantoin | 929 | 25 (23 to 26) | 3788 (56) |
| Ciprofloxacin | 198 | 10 (9 to 12) | 1887 (28) |
| Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid | 92 | 20 (16 to 24) | 470 (7) |
| Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole | 40 | 14 (10 to 19) | 285 (4) |
| Trimethoprim | 46 | 25 (18 to 33) | 185 (3) |
| Fosfomycin | 26 | 22 (15 to 33) | 116 (2) |
| Norfloxacin | 14 | 19 (10 to 32) | 74 (1) |
| Total | 1345 | 20 (19 to 21) | 6805 |
UTI = urinary tract infection.