Antimicrobials
Fosfomycin (PO)

Fosfomycin (PO)

Restricted

Low
Moderate
Formulary

Spectrum of Activity

General Information

Urinary Tract Infection, especially involving ESBL producing organisms.

  • GI upset, especially diarrhea

  • Headache

  • Eosinophilia, neutropenia

  • Hypokalemia

No significant interactions.

Antimicrobial class: Phosphonic acid derivative

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 6 hours

Urine penetration: Therapeutic