Daptomycin hameln
Daptomycin hameln is an antibiotic that stops the growth of certain bacteria, used to treat skin, blood, and heart infections.
Form
injektio/infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Daptomycin
Manufacturer
Hameln Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, 4 mg per kg once daily for skin infections, or 6 mg per kg once daily for heart or blood infections. For children (1-17 years), dosage depends on age and infection type, as determined by your doctor.
Method
Adults receive the dose directly into a vein as a 30-minute infusion or a 2-minute injection. Children (1-17 years) receive it as a 30-60 minute infusion into a vein.
Important
For adults, the maximum daily dose is 4 mg/kg or 6 mg/kg once daily, depending on the infection. For children, it varies by age and infection type. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fungal infections (e.g., thrush)
- •Urinary tract infections
- •Decrease in red blood cells (anemia)
- •Dizziness
- •Anxiety
- •Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- •Headache
- •Fever
- •Feeling weak (asthenia)
- •High or low blood pressure
- •Constipation
- •Abdominal pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Abdominal swelling or bloating
- •Rashes or itching
- •Pain, itching, or redness at the injection site
- •Pain in hands/arms or legs
- •Abnormally high liver enzymes or creatine phosphokinase (CPK) in blood tests
RARE
- •Blood disorders (e.g., increased platelets or certain white blood cells)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- •Taste disturbances
- •Tremor
- •Changes in heart rhythm
- •Flushing
- •Indigestion (dyspepsia)
- •Tongue inflammation
- •Itchy rash
- •Muscle pain, cramps, or weakness
- •Muscle inflammation (myositis)
- •Joint pain
- •Kidney problems
- •Vaginal inflammation or irritation
- •General pain or weakness, fatigue
- •Increased blood sugar, serum creatinine, myoglobin, or lactate dehydrogenase in blood tests
- •Prolonged blood clotting time or electrolyte imbalance
- •Itchy eyes
- •Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
- •Prolonged prothrombin time (blood clotting time)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to daptomycin, sodium hydroxide, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, as this could be a serious side effect.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as wheezing, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, neck or throat, rash, hives, or fever.
- Inform your doctor if you have or have had kidney problems, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Consult your doctor if you develop a severe skin rash with fever, blisters, or peeling, or if you have severe kidney problems after taking this medicine.
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- Tell your doctor if you are significantly overweight, as Daptomycin hameln levels in your blood might be higher, requiring close monitoring for side effects.
- Do not use Daptomycin hameln in children under 1 year of age due to potential severe side effects.
- This medicine is generally not given to pregnant women. Do not breastfeed if you are receiving Daptomycin hameln, as the medicine may pass into breast milk.