Fidaxomicin

Evidence Level: L5 Predicted Indications: 51

Quick Overview

Item Value
Drug Name Fidaxomicin
DrugBank ID DB08874
Brand Names (EU) Dificlir
Evidence Level L5
Predicted Indications 51
Top Prediction Score 99.71%

Approved Indication (EMA)

Dificlir film-coated tablets is indicated for the treatment of Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) also known as C. difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) in adult and paediatric patients with a body weight of at least 12.5 kg. Consideration should be given to official guidelines on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents. Dificlir granules for oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of Clostridioides  difficile infections (CDI) also known as C. difficile-associated diarrhoea (CD


Predicted New Indications

TxGNN model predictions for potential drug repurposing:

Rank Indication Score Source
1 staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome 99.71% DL
2 Clostridium infectious disease 99.70% DL
3 bullous impetigo 99.70% DL
4 inhalational botulism 99.69% DL
5 impetigo 99.68% DL
6 toxin-mediated infectious botulism 99.66% DL
7 vulvovaginal candidiasis 99.65% DL
8 hordeolum 99.64% DL
9 staphylococcus aureus pneumonia 99.21% DL
10 punctate epithelial keratoconjunctivitis 99.02% DL
11 parasitic skin disease 98.62% DL
12 aleutian mink disease 98.45% DL
13 feline panleukopenia 98.42% DL
14 hyperamylasemia 98.41% DL
15 polyclonal hyperviscosity syndrome 98.41% DL
16 pleural empyema (disease) 98.33% DL
17 fascioliasis 98.32% DL
18 erythema infectiosum 98.30% DL
19 congenital analbuminemia 98.20% DL
20 candidemia 98.15% DL

Showing top 20 of 51 predictions.


About TxGNN Predictions

Prediction Sources

Source Description
KG Knowledge Graph - Network topology-based associations
DL Deep Learning - Neural network score prediction

Evidence Levels

Level Definition
L1 Multiple Phase 3 RCTs / Systematic Reviews
L2 Single RCT or multiple Phase 2 trials
L3 Observational studies / Large case series
L4 Preclinical / Mechanistic / Case reports
L5 AI prediction only (current)

Clinical Validation Needed

Research Use Only: These predictions are computational hypotheses that require clinical validation. They should NOT be used for clinical decision-making.

Next Steps for Validation

  1. Literature Review: Search PubMed for existing evidence
  2. Clinical Trial Search: Check ClinicalTrials.gov for ongoing studies
  3. Mechanistic Analysis: Evaluate biological plausibility
  4. Preclinical Studies: Conduct in vitro/in vivo validation
  5. Clinical Trials: Design and conduct human studies

Data Access


Citation

If using this data, please cite:

@article{huang2023txgnn,
  title={A foundation model for clinician-centered drug repurposing},
  author={Huang, Kexin and others},
  journal={Nature Medicine},
  year={2023},
  doi={10.1038/s41591-023-02233-x}
}

Disclaimer: This report is for research purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Drug repurposing predictions require rigorous clinical validation before any therapeutic application.

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