CDAD Flashcards
1
Q
Non-severe initial episode definition
A
WBC < 15 x 109 /L AND
Scr < 133 μmol/L
2
Q
Non-severe initial episode first line tx
A
PO Fidaxomicin 200mg BD (not in sg)
PO Vancomycin 125mg QDS
3
Q
Non severe initial episode first line alt
A
PO Metronidazole 400mg TDS
4
Q
Severe initial episode first line tx
A
PO Fidaxomicin 200mg BD
PO Vancomycin 125mg QDS
5
Q
Severe initial episode definition
A
WBC ≥ 15 x 109 /L OR
Scr ≥ 133 μmol/L
6
Q
Fulminant initial episode tx
A
IV Metronidazole 500mg Q8H + PO Vancomycin 500mg QDS ± PR Vancomycin 500mg QDS
7
Q
First recurrent TX
A
PO Fidaxomicin 200mg BD x 10d
PO Fidaxomicin 200mg BD x 5d then 5mg EOD x 20d
PO Vancomycin tapered/pulsed
8
Q
tx duration for initial ep
A
10-14d
