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Pseudomembranous colitis: Which Medications Are Safest? (20 Drugs Compared)

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20 medications are used for Pseudomembranous colitis, with 103 combined adverse event reports. The most reported drugs for Pseudomembranous colitis are METRONIDAZOLE and VANCOMYCIN.

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All Medications for Pseudomembranous colitis Ranked by Safety Reports

Drug Brand Reports Deaths (all) Hosp. (all) Death Rate
METRONIDAZOLE metronidazole 53 2,188 7,909 9.7%
VANCOMYCIN Vancomycin Hydrochloride 32 5,348 15,776 15.8%
FIDAXOMICIN Dificid 25 181 410 12.1%
CIPROFLOXACIN Ciprofloxacin 7 2,671 13,894 6.1%
METRONIDAZOLE\METRONIDAZOLE - 5 158 1,351 3.7%

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Most Reported Drugs for Pseudomembranous colitis

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