Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Zinplava. It helps to reduce the risk of Clostridium difficile or C-diff infections from coming back in those people who are high-risk. Zinplava works in combination with the antibiotic used to treat the infection.  

You will receive this medicine as a one-time infusion into a vein. The infusion typically lasts about one hour. Your doctor will determine what dose is right for you. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include nausea, fever and headache. It can also cause shortness of breath and an increase in blood pressure. You could also feel tired or dizzy. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving. These side effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. 

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. With Zinplava, this can include heart failure. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. 

Zinplava may interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. Women should check with their doctors before becoming pregnant and before breastfeeding. 

For best results with Zinplava, talk to your doctor if you have concerns about side effects and how to manage them.