Diarrhea Associated With Antibiotics

Diarrhea associated with antibiotics refers to increased frequency and volume of passing watery or loose stools after the consumption of antibiotics. Any antibiotic use can lead to diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile, although clindamycin has the highest frequency.

Watery or loose stools, Abdominal pain, and cramps, Increased bowel movement, Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite

Overgrowth of Clostridium difficile bacteria

Prolonged antibiotic use, Taking more than one type of antibiotic, Previous diarrhea associated with antibiotics

Physical examination, Full blood count, Serum electrolytes, Stool toxin test for Clostridium difficile

Oral or intravenous metronidazole, Oral vancomycin if no response to metronidazole, Fluid replacement