Daptomycin Norameda
Daptomycin Norameda is an antibiotic used to treat serious skin, heart, and bloodstream infections caused by certain bacteria.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Daptomycin
Manufacturer
UAB Norameda
How to Use
Dosage
The dose depends on your weight and infection type; adults typically receive 4-6 mg/kg once daily, and children (2-17 years) receive 5-9 mg/kg once daily depending on age.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection or infusion directly into a vein, lasting about 2 to 60 minutes depending on age and method.
Important
Do not take more than one dose per day; the maximum daily dose for adults is 6 mg/kg and for children is 9 mg/kg, as determined by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fungal infections (like thrush)
- •Urinary tract infections
- •Low red blood cell count (anemia)
- •Dizziness, anxiety, trouble sleeping
- •Headache
- •Fever, feeling weak
- •Changes in blood pressure
- •Constipation, stomach pain
- •Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
- •Gas, swollen or bloated stomach
- •Skin rash or itching
- •Pain, itching or redness where the injection was given
- •Pain in your hands, arms, or legs
- •Higher liver or muscle enzyme levels in blood tests
RARE
- •Blood problems (like too many platelets or certain white blood cells)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Tingling or numbness in hands/feet, changes in taste, trembling
- •Changes in heart rhythm, flushing
- •Indigestion, swollen tongue, itchy skin rash
- •Muscle pain or weakness, muscle inflammation, joint pain
- •Kidney problems, vaginal inflammation or irritation
- •General pain or weakness, fatigue
- •Changes in blood test results (e.g., blood sugar, kidney/muscle markers, clotting time, salt levels)
- •Yellowing of skin and eyes
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., chest pain, blistering rash, throat swelling, rapid/weak pulse, wheezing, fever, chills, hot flushes, dizziness, fainting, metallic taste)
- •A rare lung disease called eosinophilic pneumonia (e.g., trouble breathing, cough, worsening fever)
- •Severe or long-lasting diarrhea with blood/mucus, stomach pain or fever (antibiotic-related colitis)
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to daptomycin or any other ingredients.
- Inform your doctor if you have or have had kidney problems, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Report muscle tenderness, pain, or weakness to your doctor, as blood tests may be needed.
- If you experience any signs of a severe allergic reaction like trouble breathing, swelling of the face/throat, rash, hives, or fever, seek immediate medical help.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you have unusual tingling or numbness in your hands or feet, or difficulty moving.
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- Tell your doctor right away if you develop severe or bloody diarrhea.
- Inform your doctor if you have new or worsening fever, cough, or breathing problems, as these could be signs of a serious lung condition.
- Daptomycin Norameda can affect blood clotting tests; tell your doctor you are taking this medicine.
- This medicine is not for children under 1 year of age.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless advised by your doctor.