Daptomycin
Information about Daptomycin
Daptomycin Uses
Daptomycin is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections.
How Daptomycin works
Daptomycin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
Common side effects of Daptomycin
Rash, Headache, Dizziness, Abnormal liver function tests, Urinary tract infection, Diarrhea, Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood, Decreased blood pressure, Breathlessness
Available Medicine for Daptomycin
DapmicinGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹64491 variant(s)
DaptobioBiocon
₹42281 variant(s)
CubicinNovartis India Ltd
₹50191 variant(s)
EmarsaSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹39501 variant(s)
DaptojubJubilant Life Sciences
₹46001 variant(s)
AgidapMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹39541 variant(s)
IvdaptFusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹45451 variant(s)
DaputeConcord Biotech Ltd
₹49491 variant(s)
DaptocureEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹45771 variant(s)
DaptovanGerman Remedies
₹53001 variant(s)
Expert advice for Daptomycin
- Daptomycin 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 Daptomycin 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.