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Clostridium difficile infection
Approved treatments
- Zinplava · Merck & Co.
Zinplava works by binding to and neutralizing toxins produced by Clostridium difficile bacteria. - Dificid · Cubist Pharms Llc
Dificid works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, preventing them from reproducing and causing infection.
Competitive intelligence
For the full treatment-landscape CI brief — marketed leaders side-by-side, pipeline by phase, recent regulatory actions, sponsor landscape:
- Clostridium difficile infection patent landscape — cliff calendar, originator estates, attackable patents
- Clostridium difficile infection treatment landscape brief
- Clostridium difficile infection treatment updates RSS
Frequently asked questions about Clostridium difficile infection
What drugs treat Clostridium difficile infection?
Tracked treatments include Zinplava, Dificid.
What is the treatment for Clostridium difficile infection?
Standard treatment for Clostridium difficile infection includes Zinplava, Dificid. See the treatment landscape page for first-line, second-line and salvage options.
Related
- Treatment landscape: Clostridium difficile infection patent cliff · Clostridium difficile infection CI report
- Treatment: Zinplava · Merck & Co.
- Treatment: Dificid · Cubist Pharms Llc
- All diseases: Browse the disease index · Disease landscape hub
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