Daptomycin Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Daptomycin-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Daptomycin brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Daptomycin

Pronunciation : DAP-toe-MYE-sin

ICD Code : Y40.9 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Daptomycin

International :

Cubicin

Why is Daptomycin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for serious infections. It works by killing the bacteria.

When should Daptomycin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Daptomycin?

Adult- IV- The recommended dose is 4 mg/kg in 0.9% sodium chloride injection once every 24 hours for 7 to 14 days.

How should Daptomycin be taken?

It comes as a powder for injection (diluted with fluid), to be administered by a healthcare provider.

What are the warnings and precautions for Daptomycin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of muscle, nerve problems, liver, or kidney disease, bowel problems caused by antibiotic use, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Daptomycin?

Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea.
Central Nervous system- Headache and dizziness.
Skin - Rash.
Gastrointestinal - Abnormal liver function tests.
Genitourinary - Urinary tract infections.
Heart - Low blood pressure.
♦ Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and Eosinophilic pneumonia.
Body as a Whole - Fatigue, weakness, rigors, flushing and hypersensitivity