[Uncomplicated urinary tract infections : Use of mustard oils].
Urologe A 2021;
60:52-58. [PMID:
32789672 DOI:
10.1007/s00120-020-01289-4]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Increasing rates of multidrug resistant bacteria demand a change in managing infectious diseases. New ways of antibiotic-free treatment in uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) saving antibiotics for severe infections should be chosen.
OBJECTIVES
Beside analgesics for purely symptomatic treatment, herbal medicine can be used for uncomplicated UTI instead of antibiotics.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Anti-infectious phytodrugs like isothiocyanates (ITC) from horseradish and cress (nasturtium) have been thoroughly examined scientifically.
RESULTS
ITC showed multitarget effects in many pharmacological studies. Beside anti-inflammatory effects, a broad spectrum of species, including multiresistant bacteria were covered. Positive results and good compatibility are documented in several studies for therapy of uncomplicated UTI and respiratory infections with horseradish and cress as well as for prophylaxis in recurrent UTI (recommendation in the German S3 guideline for uncomplicated urinary tract infections, AWMF registry 043/044, statement 8.1.d.4 on prophylaxis).
CONCLUSION
Using isothiocyanates (ITC) for therapy and prophylaxis in uncomplicated urinary tract infections is a rational approach and helps to save antibiotics. Even after long-term use, development of resistance has not yet been observed and is not probable due to the multimodal mechanism of action of ITC.
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