Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Daptomycin(350mg)
Dapmicin 350mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor based on the severity of your condition. Get the injection for as long as the doctor has prescribed it to get maximum benefits.Some people may develop side effects like diarrhea, headache, dizziness, rash, and a decrease in blood pressure. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Dapmicin 350mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
The pharmacokinetics of once-daily administration of daptomycin was linear through 6 mg/kg. For all three doses, plasma daptomycin concentrations were consistent and predictable throughout the dosing interval. Daptomycin was well tolerated when it was administered once daily at a dose as high as 8 mg/kg for 14 days.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dapmicin
Rash
Decreased blood pressure
Headache
Dizziness
Breathlessness
Abnormal liver function tests
Urinary tract infection
Diarrhea
Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood
Clinical Consideration. Daptomycin is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity reaction to the drug or any component within the formulation.
Geriatric Patients.
Pregnancy.
Breastfeeding.
Renal Impairment.
Bacterial Resistance.
Drug Interactions.
Dapmicin 350mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Dapmicin 350mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Dapmicin 350mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Daptomycin injection is used to treat complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI). It is also used to treat infections in the bloodstream (bacteremia), including right-sided infective endocarditis. Daptomycin belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics.
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Dapmicin 350mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Dapmicin 350mg Injection is usually only given in the hospital for treating serious bacterial infections of the blood, heart, skin and soft tissues.
It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion).
Your doctor may monitor the health of your muscles before you start treatment and frequently thereafter.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Discontinue Dapmicin 350mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get any unusual tingling, burning or numbness of the hands or feet, tenderness, weakness or cramps.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Dapmicin 350mg Injection? What is it used for?
Dapmicin 350mg Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the skin, soft tissues, heart and blood. It is commonly used to treat critically ill patients who are hospitalized.
Q. How is Dapmicin 350mg Injection administered?
Dapmicin 350mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Dapmicin 350mg Injection.
Q. Is Dapmicin 350mg Injection safe?
Dapmicin 350mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. What are the side effects of Dapmicin 350mg Injection?
Some common side effects associated with Dapmicin 350mg Injection include a rash, decreased blood pressure, headache, dizziness, breathlessness, abnormal liver function tests, urinary tract infection and diarrhea. However, these side effects are usually not bothersome and resolve in some time. If they persist for a longer duration or worry you, consult your doctor.
Q. How to cope with dizziness caused by Dapmicin 350mg Injection?
If you feel dizzy while taking Dapmicin 350mg Injection, lie down for some time and then get up slowly. Moving slowly and cautiously can also help cope up with dizziness. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol and recreational drugs. If dizziness persists or worsens, consult your doctor.
