Coastal Infusion Administers Zinplava™

Zinplava (bezlotoxumab) is a monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of an infection by a bacterium known as Clostridium Difficile. “C. difficile” bacteria produce toxins that damage the lining of the gut, causing diarrhea that may be severe. Bezlotoxumab is a monoclonal antibody, that has been designed to attach to these toxins, blocking their action, thereby preventing further damage and diarrhea from occurring.

What It Treats

Zinplava is used to threat Clostridium difficile (C. difficile).

Prescribed By

Zinplava is most often prescribed by Gastroenterologists.

How it’s Administered

Zinplava is administered by intravenous infusion. Zinplava infusions take about an hour.

Frequency

Zinplava is generally administered only once, in a single dose.

Related Drugs

Ancef, Cubicin, DalvanceInvanz, Rocephin, Vancomycin, Vibativ

Additional Resources

• Zinplava Website
• Prescribing Information
• Co-Pay Assistance

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