Side effect(s) of Fidaxomicin

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

Review the side-effects of Fidaxomicin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells.

   Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal distension, abdominal tenderness, indigestion, difficulty in swallowing, flatulence, intestinal obstruction, megacolon.

   Investigations - Increased blood alkaline phosphatase level, decreased blood bicarbonate, increased hepatic enzymes, and decreased platelet count.

   Metabolic - Increased blood sugar, metabolic acidosis.

   Skin - Drug eruption, itching, rash.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Fidaxomicin

Fidaxomicin(Dificid) generic is a narrow spectrum macrocyclic antibiotic, prescribed for clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). It works by killing sensitive bacteria.