Efficacy of prolonged tapered and pulsed vancomycin regimen on recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection in the Japanese setting: a case control study.
Takumi UmemuraAiko OtaYoshikazu MutohChihiro NorizukiTakahito MizunoKoji KozakiYoshiaki IkedaToshihiko IchiharaPublished in: Journal of pharmaceutical health care and sciences (2019)
Our findings suggest that VCM-TP is a good therapeutic option for recurrent CDI in Japanese patients. Furthermore, administration of the recommended VCM-TP is important for achieving a high rate of treatment success. Hence, antimicrobial stewardship teams should support the implementation of recommended VCM-TPs.