Antimicrobials
Fosfomycin

Fosfomycin

Restricted

Low
Low (20 to 40%)

Spectrum of Activity

General Information

Urinary Tract Infection, especially involving ESBL producing organisms.

Offlabel - Prostatitis.

  • GI upset, especially diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Eosinophilia, neutropenia
  • Hypokalemia

No significant interactions.

Restricted to treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis caused by susceptible organisms with demonstrated resistance and/or intolerance to all other oral agents.

Antimicrobial class: Phosphonic acid derivative

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 6 hours

Urine penetration: Therapeutic