Fidaxomicin is a macrolide antibiotic that fights bacteria. Fidaxomicin is used to treat diarrhea caused by infection with Clostridium difficile. Fidaxomicin is for use in adults and children at …

Fidaxomicin, sold under the brand name Dificid (by Merck) among others, is the first member of a class of narrow spectrum macrocyclic antibiotic drugs called tiacumicins. [3] It is a …

Fidaxomicin is used to treat diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile (C. difficile; a type of bacteria that may cause severe or life-threatening diarrhea) in adults and children 6 months of age and …

2013年5月12日 · Fidaxomicin is a novel macrolide antibiotic used in the treatment of diarrhea caused by Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile in adult and pediatric patients over the …

2024年12月10日 · Antibacterial; macrocycle antibiotic classified as a macrolide. Treatment of diarrhea caused by Clostridioides difficile (formerly known as Clostridium difficile) infection …

2024年11月9日 · Drug Classes: macrolide antibiotic; Availability: prescription only, no generic available; How is it used? liquid or tablet that is swallowed

Fidaxomicin belongs to the class of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other …

DIFICID is a macrolide antibacterial indicated in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older for the treatment of C. difficile-associated diarrhea.

Diarrhea associated with Clostridioides difficile. Bactericidal action mostly against clostridia; inhibits RNA synthesis. Acts locally in the GI tract to eliminate Clostridioides difficile. …

2017年8月8日 · Fidaxomicin is a semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic used to treat Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in adults. Fidaxomicin has minimal systemic absorption and has …