Pseudomembranous Colitis
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Pseudomembranous Colitis Treatment
Treatment for pseudomembranous
colitis
includes:
Oral fluids for
dehydration
Gatorade
Power Ade
Intravenous fluids for severe
dehydration
Bland diet
Antibiotics for pseudomembranous
colitis
:
Metronidazole
(
Flagyl
)
Vancomycin
(
Vancocin
)
Rifaximin
(
Xifaxan
)
Pseudomembranous
colitis
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Abnormal appearing stool
Blood in the stool
Diarrhea
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Last Updated: Jul 8, 2009
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Pseudomembranous Colitis References:
Brar HS, Surawicz CM. Pseudomembranous colitis: an update. Can J Gastroenterol. 2000 Jan;14(1):51-6.
Brook I. Pseudomembranous colitis in children. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005 Feb;20(2):182-6.
Surawicz CM, McFarland LV. Pseudomembranous colitis: causes and cures. Digestion. 1999 Mar-Apr;60(2):91-100.
