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Intravesical antibiotic instillation
Intravesical antibiotic instillation delivers antibiotics directly into the bladder to prevent or treat urinary tract infections, particularly recurrent infections and those associated with urological procedures.
Intravesical antibiotic instillation delivers antibiotics directly into the bladder to prevent or treat urinary tract infections, particularly recurrent infections and those associated with urological procedures. Used for Recurrent urinary tract infections, Prophylaxis for urological procedures, Neurogenic bladder management.
At a glance
| Generic name | Intravesical antibiotic instillation |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Atlantic Health System |
| Drug class | Antibiotic instillation therapy |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Urology / Infectious Disease |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
This treatment involves instilling antibiotic solutions directly into the bladder via catheter, allowing high local concentrations of antimicrobial agents to contact the bladder urothelium and eliminate or suppress pathogenic bacteria. The direct bladder delivery minimizes systemic absorption and side effects while providing sustained local antimicrobial activity. This approach is commonly used for prophylaxis in patients with recurrent UTIs, neurogenic bladder, or following urological interventions.
Approved indications
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Prophylaxis for urological procedures
- Neurogenic bladder management
- Prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections
Common side effects
- Dysuria
- Urinary frequency
- Bladder irritation
- Hematuria
- Local allergic reaction
Key clinical trials
- Intravesical Lactobacillus for Urinary Symptoms Among People With NLUTD Who Use Indwelling Catheters (PHASE2)
- Alternative Prophylaxis in Female Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (PHASE4)
- Adding Mitomycin to BCG as Adjuvant Intravesical Therapy for High-risk Non-Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer (PHASE3)
- Antibiotic Bladder Instillations vs. Oral Suppression for the Treatment of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (PHASE4)
- A Prospective Open Label Comparative Dose Ranging Study Evaluating the Effect of Pre-TURBT Intravesical Instillation of Mitomycin C (MMC) Mixed With TC-3 Gel in Patients With Non Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) (NA)
- Retrospective Analysis of Ialuril vs. Standard of Care in Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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