A urinary tract infection, or UTI, may occur in the bladder, kidneys, urethra and any part of the tract. When bladder infection or cystitis develop, it is an indication that bacteria has infected the upper portion of the urinary tract. Feminine vaginal sprays as well as spermicidal gels can cause cystitis, MayoClinic.com indicates. Signs of bladder infections include difficult urination, urgency to urinate and painful-type urination. Many antibiotics on the market can treat bladder infections, MayoClinic.com reports.
Amoxicillin
Physicians may prescribe amoxicillin, a part of the penicillin group of antibiotics, to treat bacterial infections in the body, including bladder and other urinary tract infections. It works by killing the bacteria that causes the infection. A physician also may prescribe amoxicillin in combination with clavulanate potassium to treat bladder infections. To avoid nausea and upset of the stomach with this combination medication, the patient should take it with food and as prescribed by the doctor.
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
Doctors may treat a bladder or other infection with a medication that combines two antibiotics, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. This medication, taken twice a day during the treatment period, comes as a tablet. If common side effects such as diarrhea and nausea become bothersome, the doctor should be notified, Drugs.com indicates.
Cefaclor
Cefaclor, a part of the group of medicines called cephalosporin antibiotics, also can help in the treatment of bladder infections. It therapeutically fights bacterial infections such as ones caused by staphylococcus aureus bacteria, streptococcus and E. coli. This medication may cause the patient to feel nauseated if taken without food; however, it works better on an empty stomach. Common side effects include diarrhea and nausea, Drugs.com reports.
Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin treats urinary tract infections caused by methicillin-susceptible staphylococcus aureus. It therapeutically treats strains of bacteria often difficult to therapeutically treat because of resistance factors. Taken one hour before eating with plenty of fluid, a doctor will require its use at the same time each day for full effectiveness.
