1st April 2022

A 32-year-old woman is seen in the Emergency Department with suprapubic pain

A 32-year-old woman is seen in the Emergency Department with suprapubic pain and a stinging sensation when passing urine. A urine dipstick is done in the department which shows up positive for protein, leucocytes and nitrites. A urine culture is taken and sent to the lab, and empirical antibiotic treatment is commenced. 

Which of the following antibiotic would be most suitable as empirical therapy?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.