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Fidaxomicin Oral Uses and How to Use


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Generic Name: FIDAXOMICIN - ORAL
Pronounced: (fye-DAX-oh-MYE-sin)

Fidaxomicin Oral Uses

This medication is used to treat a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may infrequently occur after taking antibiotics. Symptoms include persistent diarrhea, stomach/abdominal pain or cramping, and blood/mucus in your stool. Fidaxomicin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of this resistant bacteria.

This antibiotic works in the intestines and is not absorbed by your body. It should only be used to treat this type of intestinal bacterial infection. It will not work for other types of infections, including viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

How To Use Fidaxomicin Oral

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily.

Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.

Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.


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