Daptoma 350mg Injection
Gland Pharma Limited

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In-stock 1 Injection in 1 vial
4,650.00

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

Daptoma 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

Daptoma 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

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

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Daptoma 350mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Daptoma 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

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

Daptomycin   350mg

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

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

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

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

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

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