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Zinplava is the brand name for bezlotoxumab and is available as an IV injection.

Zinplava is available as a 1,000 mg/40 mL (25 mg/mL) solution for IV injection.

Zinplava is a biologic and is used to treat prevention of another C. diff infection (CDI) in high-risk adults who are taking antibiotics for CDI.

Zinplava is an antibody (a type of protein). It attaches to a toxin that the C. diff bacteria releases into your body and neutralizes it.

Zinplava is typically dosed as 10 mg/kg of body weight given as a single injection into the veins (intravenous, or IV) over 1 hour.

Zinplava is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.

Common side effects of Zinplava:

• Nausea
• Fever
• Headache

Serious side effects are rare with Zinplava. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

• Heart failure: shortness of breath, wheezing, swelling, tired, confusion, faster heart rate

Since Zinplava is eliminated by catabolism, no metabolic drug-drug interactions are expected.

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It is not known if Zinplava can harm your unborn baby. Zinplava should only be used during pregnancy if the benefit to you is worth the possible risk to your baby.

• Bezlotoxumab