what antibiotics are used for a uti
The following oral antibiotics are commonly used to treat most UTI infections (acute cystitis): 1  Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim DS, Septra DS, others) 2  Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin) 3  Fosfomycin (Monurol)  Amoxicillin/clavulanate 1  (Augmentin) Certain cephalosporins like cefpodoxime, cefdinir, or cefaclor.