Daptoma Information

Daptoma is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The optimal dosage of Daptoma is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Daptoma are Increased level of Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) in the blood, Anxiety, Fungal Infection. While these are the most often observed Daptoma side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Daptoma are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Daptoma's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Daptoma has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Daptoma related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Daptoma contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Daptoma with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Daptoma Benefits & Uses

Daptoma is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Daptoma 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

Daptoma Related Warnings

Is the use of Daptoma safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Daptoma will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Daptoma safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Daptoma on the Kidneys?

Daptoma does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Daptoma on the Liver?

Daptoma has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Daptoma on the Heart?

Daptoma has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Daptoma with Other Drugs

Daptoma 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

Daptoma Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Daptoma

Is this Daptoma habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Daptoma is addictive.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Daptoma as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Daptoma only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Daptoma in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Daptoma Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Daptoma

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Daptoma together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Daptoma

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Daptoma and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown