Daptomycin Reddy
Daptomycin Reddy is an antibiotic medicine used to treat various skin, bloodstream, and heart infections by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.
Form
injektio/infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
350 mg
Active Ingredient
Daptomycin
Manufacturer
Reddy Holding GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The dose depends on your weight and type of infection; it's usually 4 mg per kilogram once daily for skin infections, or 6 mg per kilogram once daily for heart or bloodstream infections.
Method
The medicine is given directly into a vein as an infusion over about 30 minutes, or as an injection over about 2 minutes.
Important
This medicine is given once daily as prescribed by your doctor and the dose should not be exceeded.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fungal infections, such as thrush
- •Urinary tract infections
- •Dizziness, anxiety, trouble sleeping
- •Headache
- •Fever, weakness
- •High or low blood pressure
- •Constipation, stomach pain
- •Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
- •Gas (flatulence)
- •Abdominal swelling or bloating
- •Rashes or itching
- •Pain, itching, or redness at the injection site
- •Pain in hands, arms, or legs
- •Changes in blood tests (e.g., higher liver enzymes or CPK levels)
RARE
- •Changes in blood cells (e.g., more platelets, which help clotting, or certain white blood cell types)
- •Decreased appetite
- •Tingling or numbness in hands/feet, changes in taste
- •Shaking (tremor)
- •Changes in heart rhythm, flushing
- •Indigestion, tongue inflammation
- •Itchy skin rash
- •Muscle pain, cramps, or weakness, muscle inflammation (myositis), joint pain
- •Kidney problems
- •Vaginal inflammation or irritation
- •General pain or weakness, tiredness
- •Changes in blood tests (e.g., higher blood sugar, creatinine, myoglobin, or LDH levels; prolonged blood clotting time; electrolyte imbalance)
- •Itchy eyes
- •Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Prolonged prothrombin time (a blood clotting test)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Daptomycin Reddy if you are allergic to daptomycin or any other ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had kidney problems, as your dose may need to be changed.
- Report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness to your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of severe skin rashes, peeling, blisters, mouth sores, or serious kidney issues after using this medicine.
- Seek immediate medical help if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as wheezing, trouble breathing, swelling of your face, neck or throat, rash, hives, or fever.
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- Inform your doctor if you experience unusual tingling, numbness, or difficulty moving your hands or feet.
- Report severe or long-lasting diarrhea to your doctor, especially if it contains blood or mucus.
- Tell your doctor if you have fever, a cough, or trouble breathing, as these can be signs of a rare lung condition.
- This medicine can affect blood tests that check how your blood clots; make sure your doctor knows you are taking it.
- Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins, fibrates), cyclosporine, NSAIDs, or blood thinners.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy. Do not breastfeed while on this treatment.
- Daptomycin Reddy is not for children under 1 year of age.
- If you are very overweight, you might be monitored more closely for side effects.