Can clarithromycin be used to treat UTI's?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 24, 2024.
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic and is not typically used to treat UTI's.
Common antibiotics used to treat the bacteria that usually cause urinary tract infections include trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, amoxicillin, Augmentin, doxycycline, and fluoroquinolones.
For more information on antibiotics for urinary tract infections see:
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