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Daptomycin
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Description
Daptomycin is an antibiotic that is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat severe bacterial infections of the blood, heart, and skin. This medicine is not recommended for use in case of a common cold, flu, or other viral infections since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Daptomycin
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Fever
Irregular heartbeat
Unusual weight gain or loss
Tingling of hands or feet
Excessive air or gas in stomach
Black or tarry stools
Dizziness and fainting
Dry mouth
Uses of Daptomycin
What is it prescribed for?
Skin and Skin Structure Infection
This medicine is used to treat complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterococcus faecalis, etc.
Bacteremia
This medicine is used for the treatment of bacteremia (bacterial infection in the bloodstream) caused by Staphylococci aureus, including bacteremia associated with right-sided infective endocarditis (RIE).
Endocarditis
This medicine is used in the treatment of endocarditis (an infection of the inner lining of the heart) caused by Staphylococci aureus.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.Duration of effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to Daptomycin or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Kidney diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Drug-resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug-resistant.
Anaphylaxis
Use of this medicine may cause anaphylactic reactions such as shock, skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, itching, fever, chills, bronchospasm, and angioedema in some patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of this medicine in such cases.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 months of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Muscle degradation and Rhabdomyolysis
This medicine may cause muscle breakdown and rhabdomyolysis in some patients, a condition which can be fatal. This may cause symptoms such as muscle pain, severe tiredness, and weakness. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Cholera Vaccine
Ethinyl Estradiol
Atorvastatin
Diclofenac
Disease interactions
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by interfering with certain processes that result in the eventual death of the bacteria.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous antibiotics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 22 Aug 2019
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