Phenazopyridine, an azo dye, is a urinary analgesic used as an adjuvant medicine in the outpatient setting to treat patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) and related conditions (see Image. Phenazopyridine Chemical Structure). Phenazopyridine is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to alleviate symptoms of dysuria, burning sensations, urgency, frequency, and pain linked to lower UTIs. Phenazopyridine is a readily accessible medication that can be obtained over the counter (OTC) and by prescription (see Image. Over-the-Counter Phenazopyridine US FDA Labeling). Owing to its analgesic properties, phenazopyridine can be administered concurrently with antibiotic therapy to relieve patients’ pain and enhance their comfort while waiting for effective infection management. This activity reviews phenazopyridine’s utilization, mechanism of action, potential adverse effects, off-label applications, dosing, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, and pertinent drug interactions. All healthcare team members involved in the care continuum of patients with UTI and associated disorders can benefit from this activity.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/143874
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Pediatrics, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine