Antimicrobials
Fidaxomicin

Fidaxomicin

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Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Treatment other than recommended per C. difficile pathway/guideline

Please refer to Lexicomp for more information

Non-formulary and special order. Granules for oral suspension 40 mg/ml (bottle has 136 mls) and is ONLY good for 12 days.

Per manufacturer the following administration instructions:

  1. Remove bottle from refrigerator 15 minutes prior to each administration
  2. Shake vigorously until suspension has an even consistency
  3. Remove cap, then administer orally with or without food using an oral dosing syringe
  4. Between doses, replace cap and store in a refrigerator

Can be taken with or without food. Suspension once reconstituted needs to be stored in the refrigerator up to 12 days.

Cost: $$$$$$ (~ $5,000 for a 136 ml bottle of suspension; ~ 250/tablet)