Bezlotoxumab:A Novel Agent for the Treatment of Clostridium Difficile Infection / 中国药师

Bezlotoxumab is a human monoclonal antibody that can bind to C. difficile toxin B and neutralize its effects. In October 2016, bezlotoxumab was approved by the food and drug administration(FDA) to reduce the recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in the patients aged equal or above 18 years who are receiving antibacterial therapy. This paper introduced the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics,clinical studies,adverse reactions,interactions and medication attentions of bezlotoxumab.