Cubicin Information

Cubicin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cubicin. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Cubicin include Increased level of Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) in the blood, Anxiety, Fungal Infection. Some other side effects of Cubicin have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cubicin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Cubicin's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cubicin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cubicin related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Cubicin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Cubicin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Cubicin is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Cubicin Benefits & Uses
Cubicin Dosage & How to Take
Cubicin Side Effects
Cubicin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cubicin with Other Drugs
Cubicin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cubicin
Cubicin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cubicin Benefits & Uses

Cubicin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Cubicin 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

Cubicin Related Warnings

Is the use of Cubicin safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Cubicin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Cubicin safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Cubicin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Cubicin is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cubicin on the Kidneys?

Cubicin does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cubicin on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Cubicin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cubicin on the Heart?

Cubicin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cubicin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Atorvastatin

Lovastatin

Norethindrone

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Tobramycin

Warfarin

Cubicin Contraindications

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

Allergy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cubicin

Is this Cubicin habit forming or addictive?

Cubicin is not addictive in nature.

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

Cubicin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cubicin only as per medical advice.

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

Cubicin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cubicin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cubicin

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Cubicin, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cubicin

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

Unknown