A patient who has pain with urination associated with cystitis will be discharged home with a prescription for phenazopyridine (Pyridium). What instruction will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this drug?

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Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is used as a symptomatic treatment for pain, burning, urgency, frequency, and other discomforts arising from irritation of the lower urinary tract. It does not have antiseptic properties, and its primary function is to provide symptomatic relief. The reddish-brown discoloration of the urine is an expected side effect and does not need to be reported unless there are other concerning symptoms. It can be taken with antibiotics as they treat the infection while phenazopyridine addresses the symptoms.

A Patient Who Has Pain with Urination Associated with Cystitis