Cubicin 350mg Injection
Novartis India Ltd

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In-stock 1 Injection in 1 vial
5,019.42

USED FOR:
Serious bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Daptomycin (350mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Cubicin 350mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Cubicin 350mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Cubicin 350mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Cubicin 350mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cubicin 350mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

Cubicin 350mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cubicin 350mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Cubicin 350mg Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Daptomycin   350mg

Uses of Cubicin Injection
Cubicin 350mg Injection is used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections.

How to use Cubicin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Cubicin Injection works
Cubicin 350mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Increased liver enzymes, Increased creatine phosphokinase level in blood, Abdominal pain, Altered sleep, Anemia, Anxiety, Fungal infection, Constipation, Increased blood pressure, Decreased blood pressure, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Fever, Flatulence, Headache, Rash, Itching, Skin redness, Abdominal bloating, Swelling of abdomen, Urinary tract infection, Vomiting, Weakness.

Expert advice for Cubicin Injection
Do not skip any dose or discontinue this medicine, as it may increase your chances of developing drug resistance.Tell your doctor if you experience symptoms of serious allergic reaction, such as wheezing, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, neck and throat, rashes and hives, fever; any unusual tingling or numbness of the hands or feet, loss of feeling or difficulties with movements; bloody or watery diarrhea; signs of eosinophilic pneumonia such as new or worsening fever, cough or difficulty breathing.This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests (especially blood clotting test).Your doctor will perform blood tests to monitor the health of your muscles both before you start treatment and frequently during treatment with daptomycin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is daptomycin a penicillin/ nephrotoxic/ bactericidal/ a vesicant/an aminoglycoside/ vancomycin/ dialyzable/ bacteriostatic/ a macrolide/ latex free?
Daptomycin is not a penicillin, vancomycin, aminoglycoside, macrolide. It is a bactericidal not bacteriostatic agent. It shows slight nephrotoxicity. It is a vesicant and is latex free

Q. Does Cubicin cover methicillin- resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)/ pseudomonas/ streptococcus/anaerobes/ klebsiella?
Cubicin exhibits rapid, bactericidal activity against Gram-positive organisms including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Enterococcus and isolates resistant to methicillin (MRSA), vancomycin, and linezolid

Q. Does Cubicin cross the blood-brain barrier/penetrate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Cubicin does not cross the blood-brain barrier or penetrate CSF

Q. Does Cubicin cause renal failure?
Cubicin may result in renal toxicity in some cases

Q. Does Cubicin dialyzed out?
Yes. Cubicin can be dialyzed out.