Uti
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My mother has uti infection she is 75 years old diabetic. 24 days back she told us about weakness ,I increased her vitamins and milk intake but in couple of days she became more weak and felt always sleepy like semi unconscious . I took her to the doctor he asked for few tests which was blood complete picture , rft , lft and urine RE . I have given the blood sample of my mother but she was not in the condition to give urine sample . In blood picture WBC was much higher . Doctor gave her Moxiget tablet for 5 days initially and then advice us to for 5 more days. My mother condition became better but she had problem in passing urine . Doctor adviced her to start furolin( nitrofurantion 100mg) twice a day for one week and then once a day for three weeks . My mother started taking that antibiotic and her condition became much better in first week after fist week I took a urine sample of her for Urine RE but in the result there were numerous pus cells .i therefore consulted with her doctor . Doctor told me to stop antibiotic for 72 hours and then take her urine sample for culture I stoped that antibiotic but in 48 hours my mother again became in the situation of terrible weakness, nausea and dizziness and again she couldn’t give her urine sample I told the doctor that she can’t pass the urine properly and couldn’t gave sample he advice me to start iv antibiotic Avolex 400 mg daily for five days I started she became better and after five days she gave sample of urine for urine RE but in the result there again numerous pus cells . Doctor told me to start moxget 400 mg tablet for 05 days . I have just started . I need and advice how can get culture of her to finish this problem by giving her right medicine ? Please please advice I am worried .
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marilee43089 ayyaz57676
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Avolex and Moxiget are the same antibiotic (Moxifloxacin) which is a Fluoroquinolone. Why would the doctor go from IV to oral? Has there ever been any culture done on the urine to determine which bacteria she has? The Fluoroquinolones are potent antibiotics and many bacteria are suspectible to them. However, it is possible your mom's bacteria needs a different antibiotic.
I'm not sure I understand what question you are asking. What kind of problem does she have passing urine? Does she have to strain? Can't you find some way to get her to urinate in a container of some sort so that you can take it to the doctor?
Does your mom have a catheter? Is she able to go to the doctor? If she can go, they can catherize her to get a urine sample.
Nitrofurantoin is not a good antibiotic for people with kidney problems, such as elderly diabetics with low glomerular filtration rate. Is is especially dangerous given long term to the elderly and can cause lung problems.
miriam65408 ayyaz57676
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Everything Marilee has said is right, they are the same drug and they are very potent.
The packet leaflet also says they should NOT be given to diabetics! They should be given with caution to anyone over 60 and they should NOT be given to anyone with renal impairment. If you mum is having trouble passing urine this may count as renal impairment!
I strongly advise you show the packet leaflet to your doctor and ask him/her for a safer antibiotic - but NOT another fluoroquinolone (there are several).
Has the doctor actually examined her since you first took her to see him? I'm guessing you are in India or Asia somewhere? Your mother should be very closely examined and monitored but the way you have written makes it sound like the doctor is simply telling you what to do - is this right?
Please don't give your mother any more of this dangerous antibiotic. She is elderly and a diabetic, she has enough problems without needing lung, liver or kidney damage which the Moxiget can cause. It may even be causing her dizzyness and nausea as these are very common. She may develop pains in her legs or arms, so please don't give her any more. Ask for something safer.
Hope our two replies help, good luck.