Based on experience, the committee agreed that treating acute prostatitis requires high doses of fluoroquinolones, second- or third-generation cephalosporins or broad-spectrum penicillins (possibly combined with an aminoglycoside), with intravenous or oral use based on the severity of symptoms and the ability to take ...

What is the safest antibiotic for prostatitis?

Several randomized controlled studies have demonstrated that oral levofloxacin is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis.

How long should I take ciprofloxacin 500mg for prostatitis?

For outpatients, oral fluoroquinolones (the most common regimen is ciprofloxacin 500 mg orally twice daily) may be initiated for 2 to 4 weeks. According to one source, the optimal treatment duration is 6 weeks.