MayoClinic describes a urinary tract infection, or UTI, as an infection of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Any of these structures can become infected, but the urethra and bladder are most commonly...
Trimethoprim is a generic antibiotic available for oral administration as a tablet or solution. Brand names for this medication include Proloprim, Trimpex and Primsol. The Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA) says trimethoprim works...
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are treated with antibacterial drugs. Your doctor will choose the type of drug and length of treatment based on your history and on a urine test to identify the bacteria that are causing your infection. The...
If you have ever had a urinary tract infection, chances are you might have been prescribed trimethoprim. This antibiotic interferes with the enzyme needed in the production of tetrahydrofolic acid, a chemical essential to bacteria. It has also...