Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Fidaxomicin

Oral Bioavailability

None

Approximate Cost

$$$$

Dosing

Adult

200mg PO BID

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Dificid

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • GI upset

  • Nausea

Rare

  • Cytopenias

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

200mg tablet

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Protein synthesis inhibitor

Antimicrobial class: Macrolide

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 12 hours