Daptomycin MIP Pharma
Daptomycin MIP Pharma is an antibiotic used to treat severe skin, blood, and heart infections caused by certain bacteria.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
350 mg
Active Ingredient
Daptomycin
Manufacturer
MIP Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, 4 mg per kg of body weight for skin infections or 6 mg per kg for heart or bloodstream infections, once a day. For children, the dose depends on their age and the type of infection.
Method
The medicine is given directly into a vein, either as about a 30-minute infusion or a 2-minute injection for adults. For children, it is given as a 30-60 minute infusion.
Important
Usually once a day, but your doctor may adjust the dose if you have kidney problems.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fungal infections, such as thrush
- •Urinary tract infections
- •Reduced red blood cells (anemia)
- •Dizziness, anxiety, trouble sleeping
- •Headache
- •Fever, weakness
- •High or low blood pressure
- •Constipation, abdominal pain
- •Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
- •Gas
- •Abdominal swelling or bloating
- •Rashes or itching
- •Pain, itching or redness at the infusion site
- •Pain in hands/arms or legs
- •Higher liver enzymes or CPK levels in blood tests
RARE
- •Blood disorders that increase clotting tendency or increase certain white blood cells
- •Decreased appetite
- •Tingling or numbness in hands/feet, changes in taste
- •Tremor
- •Heart rhythm changes, flushing
- •Indigestion, 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
- •High blood sugar, creatinine, myoglobin, or LDH levels in blood tests, prolonged blood clotting time, or electrolyte imbalance
- •Itchy eyes
- •Yellowing of skin or eyes
- •Prolonged prothrombin time (blood clotting time)
- •Easy bruising, bleeding gums, or nosebleeds
Important Warnings
- If you have or have had kidney problems, your doctor may need to change your dose.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you develop unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, or rash.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you develop fever, rash, blisters, or sores on your skin or in your mouth.
- Tell your doctor if you develop severe or prolonged diarrhea, especially if it contains blood or mucus.
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- Inform your doctor if you have fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, as these can be signs of a rare but serious lung disease.
- Tell your doctor if you experience unusual tingling, numbness, or loss of sensation in your hands or feet.
- Inform your doctor that you are taking this medicine, as it can affect blood clotting tests.
- This medicine should not be given to children under 1 year of age.