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Daptomycin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Daptomycin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
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.
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.
What is the effect of Daptomycin on the Kidneys?
Daptomycin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Daptomycin on the Liver?
Daptomycin has very mild side effects on the liver.
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.
Daptomycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Daptomycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Daptomycin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Daptomycin.
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.
Is it safe?
Daptomycin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Daptomycin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Daptomycin
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Daptomycin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Daptomycin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Daptomycin.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)