c.diff Flashcards
1
Q
what abx do you give for non-severe c.diff 1st occurrence
A
PO fidaxocimin 250mg BD
PO vancomycin 125mg QDS
duration: 10d
2
Q
what abx do you give for severe c.diff 1st occurence
A
same as non-severe, but with the alternative of metronidazole 400mg TDS
duration 10 days also
3
Q
What abx to give for recurrent C.diff if metronidazole is used for 1st occurrence?
A
PO vanco 125mg QDS x10days
4
Q
What abx to give for recurrent C.diff if fidax/ vanco is used for 1st occurrence?
A
PO fidaxomicin 250mg BD x10days (same as 1st occurence)
PO fidaxomicin 250mg x5days, followed by 5mg EOD x20 days
PO vanco 125mg tapered
