What is your approach to duration of fidaxomicin in a patient receiving treatment for first C difficile infection while also receiving concurrent antibiotics for an infection?

Do you extend the course of fidaxomicin past initial 10 days to at least 3-7 days after completion of antibiotics?

Answer from: at Academic Institution

Yes, I would extend the duration of Fidaxomicin for at least 7 days past the completion of antibiotics. Additionally, I would consider resuming Fidaxomicin if a patient needs additional antibiotics within 2 weeks of having completed C diff treatment.

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The premise is that fidaxomycin is required. I&rsq...

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