Daptomycin



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Daptomycin Information



Daptomycin Benefits & Uses

Daptomycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Daptomycin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 9 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Daptomycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Daptomycin is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Common

  • Increased level of Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) in the blood
  • Anxiety
  • Fungal Infection

Daptomycin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Daptomycin safe for pregnant women?


    No research has not been done till date on the safety of Daptomycin for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Daptomycin safe during breastfeeding?


    Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Daptomycin for breastfeeding women are not known.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Daptomycin on the Kidneys?


    Daptomycin is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Daptomycin on the Liver?


    Daptomycin has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Daptomycin on the Heart?


    Daptomycin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Daptomycin with Other Drugs

Daptomycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Mild



Daptomycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Daptomycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Daptomycin

  • Is this Daptomycin habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Daptomycin.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Daptomycin since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Daptomycin should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Daptomycin is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Daptomycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Daptomycin


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Daptomycin with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Daptomycin


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Daptomycin.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 396-398

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cubicin® (daptomycin)

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