Phenazopyridine
chemical compound
Phenazopyridine is a medication which, when excreted by the kidneys into the urine, has a local analgesic effect on the urinary tract. It is often used to help with the pain, irritation, or urgency caused by urinary tract infections, surgery, or injury to the urinary tract.
In 2023, it was the 275th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 800,000 prescriptions.
Medical uses
Phenazopyridine is prescribed for its local analgesic effects on the urinary tract. It is sometimes used in conjunction with an antibiotic or other anti-infective medication at the beginning of treatment to help provide immediate symptomatic relief. Phenazopyridine does not treat infections or injury; it is only used for symptom relief during a UTI, following surgery, or injury to the urinary tract. It is recommended that it be used for no longer than the first two days of antibacterial treatment, as there is insufficient evidence to suggest that it provides a greater benefit than antibacterial treatment alone at this point. UTI therapy should be limited to one to two days.
Phenazopyridine is prescribed for other cases requiring relief from irritation or discomfort during urination; for example, after the use of an in-dwelling Foley catheter, endoscopic (cystoscopy) procedures, or after urethral, prostate, or urinary bladder surgeries that may result in irritation of the epithelial lining of the urinary tract.
Side effects
Phenazopyridine produces a vivid color change in urine, typically to a dark orange to reddish color.
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