A patient develops Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) while taking omeprazole and amoxicillin. The amoxicillin is stopped. According to NICE NG199,...

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A patient develops Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) while taking omeprazole and amoxicillin. The amoxicillin is stopped. According to NICE NG199, what is the recommended first-line antibiotic treatment for a first episode of non-severe CDI?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin 125mg QDS oral

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Metronidazole 400mg TDS oral

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Fidaxomicin 200mg BD oral

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Co-amoxiclav 625mg TDS oral

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Clindamycin 300mg QDS oral

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Clostridium Difficile Infection

A patient develops Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) while taking omeprazole and amoxicillin. The amoxicillin is stopped. According to NICE NG199, what is the recommended first-line antibiotic treatment for a first episode of non-severe CDI?