Antimicrobials
Fidaxomicin

Fidaxomicin

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Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

C. difficile colitis.

  • GI side effects
  • Cytopenias (rare) 
  • Hypersensitivity reaction: facial, tongue or throat swelling
  • Bowel obstruction, GI hemorrhage (rare, but serious)

Consult Infectious Disease.

Antimicrobial class: Specialized anti-C. difficile macrocyclic agent

Pregnancy category: B

Biliary penetration: None

CSF penetration: None

Lung penetration: None

Urine penetration: None