Daptomycin Advanz Pharma
Daptomycin Advanz Pharma is an antibiotic used to treat serious skin, bloodstream, and heart infections in adults and children aged 1-17 years by stopping bacterial growth.
Form
injektio/infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
350 mg
Active Ingredient
Daptomycin
Manufacturer
Advanz Pharma Limited
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, 4 mg per kg of body weight for skin infections or 6 mg per kg for heart or blood infections, once daily. For children, the dose depends on age and infection type.
Method
The medicine is given directly into a vein: for adults, either as an infusion over 30 minutes or an injection over 2 minutes; for children, as an infusion over 30-60 minutes.
Important
Once daily as prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fungal infections, such as thrush
- •Urinary tract infections
- •Low red blood cell count (anemia)
- •Dizziness, anxiety, trouble sleeping
- •Headache
- •Fever, feeling weak
- •High or low blood pressure
- •Constipation, stomach pain
- •Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
- •Gas, stomach swelling or bloating
- •Rash or itching
- •Pain, itching or redness at the injection site
- •Pain in hands/arms or legs
- •High liver enzymes or CPK levels in blood tests
RARE
- •Blood disorders (e.g., increased platelets or certain white blood cells)
- •Decreased appetite
- •Unusual sensations in hands or feet (tingling, numbness), changes in taste
- •Tremor
- •Changes in heart rhythm, flushing
- •Indigestion, tongue inflammation
- •Muscle pain, cramps, weakness, muscle inflammation (myositis), joint pain
- •Kidney problems
- •Vaginal inflammation or irritation
- •General pain or weakness, fatigue
- •Abnormal blood tests (high blood sugar, creatinine, myoglobin, LDH, prolonged clotting time, or electrolyte imbalances)
- •Itchy eyes
- •Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Prolonged bleeding time (prothrombin time)
- •Severe or persistent diarrhea (colitis, possibly bloody or mucous with stomach pain or fever)
- •Increased bruising or bleeding (gums, nose)
- •Severe allergic reactions (chest pain, rash, swelling, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, fever, chills, hot flashes, dizziness, fainting, metallic taste in mouth)
- •Severe skin conditions (fever, red blisters, peeling skin, sores in mouth or genitals)
- •Severe kidney problems (fever, rash)
- •Rare lung disease (eosinophilic pneumonia, difficulty breathing, cough, fever)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to daptomycin or sodium hydroxide.
- Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you get a serious allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, swelling of your face or throat, or a bad rash.
- Report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness to your doctor immediately, as it could be serious.
- If you have kidney problems, your doctor may need to change your dose.
- Seek urgent medical help if you develop severe skin reactions like fever, blisters, peeling skin, or sores in your mouth or genital area.
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- Tell your doctor if you experience unusual tingling or numbness in your hands or feet.
- Inform your doctor if you get diarrhea, especially if it contains blood or mucus, or if it is severe or lasts a long time.
- Contact your doctor if you have fever, cough, or trouble breathing, as these could be signs of a rare lung disease.
- If you are very overweight, your doctor may need to monitor you more closely for side effects.