How often is fosfomycin (Monurol) usually administered when used in the treatment of UTIs?
a. In a one-time dose
b. Once per day
c. Once per week
d. Monthly
ANS: A
Fosfomycin is the first antibiotic to be approved for administration in a single treatment dose for the treatment of UTIs. Fosfomycin is used to treat females with uncomplicated acute cystitis caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis. Fosfomycin is not used in the treatment of kidney infections.
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