Antimicrobials
Fidaxomicin (Dificid)

Fidaxomicin (Dificid)

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Spectrum of Activity

General Information

Infectious Diseases consultation required. Reserved for patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection

  • Hypersensitivity: facial, tongue, or throat swelling
  • GI disturbance
  • Cytopenias

Reserved for patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection or a primary episode in 2+ risk factors for recurrence (elderly and immunocompromised)

Antimicrobial class: Specialized anti-C. diffile macrocyclic agent

Average serum half life: 0 hours

Biliary penetration: None

CSF penetration: None

Lung penetration: None

Urine penetration: None