Daptomycin Benefits & Uses

Daptomycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

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

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Insomnia

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 been done to ascertain the safety of Daptomycin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Daptomycin safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Daptomycin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Daptomycin on the Kidneys?

Using Daptomycin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Daptomycin on the Liver?

Daptomycin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Daptomycin on the Heart?

Daptomycin is rarely harmful for 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

Atorvastatin

Lovastatin

Norethindrone

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Tobramycin

Warfarin

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 -

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

Frequently asked Questions about Daptomycin

Is this Daptomycin habit forming or addictive?

Daptomycin does not cause addiction.

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 is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Daptomycin for mental disorders.

No

Daptomycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Daptomycin

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Daptomycin and food will interact.

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