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1. www.drugs.com › mtm › fidaxomicinFidaxomicin Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com

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   Jan 5, 2024 · Fidaxomicin is a macrolide antibiotic that treats diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile infection. Learn how to take fidaxomicin, what precautions to follow, and what interactions to avoid.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FidaxomicinFidaxomicin - Wikipedia

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   Fidaxomicin, sold under the brand name Dificid among others, is the first member of a class of narrow spectrum macrocyclic antibiotic drugs called tiacumicins. It is a fermentation product obtained from the actinomycete Dactylosporangium aurantiacum subspecies hamdenesis .

4. go.drugbank.com › drugs › DB08874Fidaxomicin: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action - DrugBank...

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   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 age of 6 months. 10 Fidaxomicin is a naturally-occurring 18-member macrocycle derived from fermentation. 8 Because fidaxomicin contains an 18-membered lactone ring in ...

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6. medlineplus.gov › druginfo › medsFidaxomicin: MedlinePlus Drug Information

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   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 older. Fidaxomicin is in a class of medications called macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria in the intestines.

7. www.drugs.com › dificidDificid: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects - Drugs.com

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   Feb 19, 2024 · Dificid is a macrolide antibiotic that kills bacteria causing diarrhea. Learn about its uses, dosage, side effects, warnings, and interactions.

8. www.mayoclinic.org › drugs-supplements › fidaxomicin-oralFidaxomicin (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo...

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   May 1, 2024 · Fidaxomicin is used to treat Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). 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 virus infections.

9. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesFidaxomicin in Clostridium difficile infection: latest evidence...

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   Fidaxomicin is inactive against Gram-negative organisms and yeasts (Candida). Fidaxomicin has potential advantages over other drugs used to treat CDI and a number of properties that appear ideally suited to the treatment of CDI [Johnson, 2007]. Unlike vancomycin which is bacteriostatic, fidaxomicin is bactericidal.