Which among the following is the drug of choice for clostridium difficile-induced colitis?: (A) Gentamicin, (B) Metronidazole, (C) Oral Vancomycin, (D) Linezolid
Answer is C. TREATMENT OF PMC Immediate cessation of the offending antimicrobial agent Mild disease : Oral Vancomycin :Drug of choice Severe disease: Bowel rest , IV hydration , & IV Metronidazole or Oral Vancomycin