Question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman (12 weeks) with a UTI caused by E. coli needs treatment. According to the BNFC, which antibiotic is generally considered safe for UTIs in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (avoid at term)

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Trimethoprim

Answer

Doxycycline

Answer

Co-trimoxazole

Practice question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman (12 weeks) with a UTI caused by E. coli needs treatment. According to the BNFC, which antibiotic is generally considered safe for UTIs in pregnancy?