Dalbavancin Baxter
Dalbavancin Baxter is an antibiotic used to treat skin and deep tissue infections in adults and children by killing bacteria.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Dalbavancin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Baxter Holding B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Dalbavancin Baxter is given by a doctor or nurse. For adults, the dose is either 1,500 mg as a single dose or 1,000 mg on day one and 500 mg on day eight. For children and infants under 18 years, the dose is based on their weight, up to a maximum of 1,500 mg.
Method
The medicine is given as an intravenous drip (into a vein) over 30 minutes.
Important
The maximum dose for a single administration is 1,500 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Nausea, vomiting
- •Diarrhea, abdominal pain or discomfort, indigestion, constipation
- •Severe stomach pain and/or watery diarrhea with blood or mucus (signs of a bowel infection)
- •Vaginal infections, fungal infections, oral thrush
- •Urinary tract infections
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- •Thrombocytosis (high platelets)
- •Increased eosinophils in blood
- •Low levels of other white blood cells
- •Changes in liver function tests, increased enzymes (alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transferase)
- •Decreased appetite
- •Sleep disturbances
- •Dizziness
- •Taste alteration
- •Inflammation and swelling of superficial veins, redness at infusion site
- •Cough
- •Itching, hives, rash, genital itching (in women)
- •Pain, redness or swelling at the infusion site
- •Hot flush
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, severe rash, itching, tight throat, drop in blood pressure, difficulty swallowing or breathing.
- •Difficulty breathing (bronchospasm)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to dalbavancin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have diarrhea or have had diarrhea with previous antibiotic treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to other antibiotics, such as vancomycin or teicoplanin.
- If you get diarrhea during or after treatment, contact your doctor immediately. Do not take anti-diarrhea medicine without your doctor's permission.
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- Reactions such as skin redness, hives, or itching may occur during the infusion.
- The use of antibiotics can sometimes lead to new or different infections.
- If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor.
- Do not breastfeed while using this medicine.
- This medicine may cause dizziness. Be careful when driving or operating machinery after treatment.