Dapmicin 350mg Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)

Dapmicin 350mg Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the skin, soft tissues, heart, and blood. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. It is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital.

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General Information

Contains

Daptomycin (350mg)

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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Dapmicin 350mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor based on the severity of your condition. Get the injection for as long as the doctor has prescribed it to get maximum benefits.

Some people may develop side effects like diarrhea, headache, dizziness, rash, and a decrease in blood pressure. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell the doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic or have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor kidney and liver function.

Uses of Dapmicin Injection

Severe bacterial infections

Benefits of Dapmicin Injection

Severe bacterial infections
Dapmicin 350mg Injection is an antibiotic that works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered at home.

This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Dapmicin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dapmicin

Rash
Decreased blood pressure
Headache
Dizziness
Breathlessness
Abnormal liver function tests
Urinary tract infection
Diarrhea
Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood

How to use Dapmicin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Dapmicin Injection works

Dapmicin 350mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.

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Quick tips

Dapmicin 350mg Injection is usually only given in the hospital for treating serious bacterial infections of the blood, heart, skin and soft tissues.
It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion).
Your doctor may monitor the health of your muscles before you start treatment and frequently thereafter.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Discontinue Dapmicin 350mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get any unusual tingling, burning or numbness of the hands or feet, tenderness, weakness or cramps.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Dapmicin 350mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dapmicin 350mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dapmicin 350mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

Dapmicin 350mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dapmicin 350mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dapmicin 350mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dapmicin 350mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dapmicin 350mg Injection? What is it used for?

Dapmicin 350mg Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the skin, soft tissues, heart and blood. It is commonly used to treat critically ill patients who are hospitalized.

How is Dapmicin 350mg Injection administered?

Dapmicin 350mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Dapmicin 350mg Injection.

Is Dapmicin 350mg Injection safe?

Dapmicin 350mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

What are the side effects of Dapmicin 350mg Injection?

Some common side effects associated with Dapmicin 350mg Injection include a rash, decreased blood pressure, headache, dizziness, breathlessness, abnormal liver function tests, urinary tract infection and diarrhea. However, these side effects are usually not bothersome and resolve in some time. If they persist for a longer duration or worry you, consult your doctor.

How to cope with dizziness caused by Dapmicin 350mg Injection?

If you feel dizzy while taking Dapmicin 350mg Injection, lie down for some time and then get up slowly. Moving slowly and cautiously can also help cope up with dizziness. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol and recreational drugs. If dizziness persists or worsens, consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Lipopeptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cell membrane active agent

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1543-44.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Beta-Lactam and Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 787-88.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 357-58.
Daptomycin. Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited; 2018. [Accesed 12 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Daptomycin. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Scar on face due to bacterial infections

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I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

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Marketer details

Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.

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Country of origin: India

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Dapmicin 350mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Dapmicin Injection

Benefits of Dapmicin Injection

Side effects of Dapmicin Injection

How to use Dapmicin Injection

How Dapmicin Injection works

All substitutes for Dapmicin 350mg Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Dapmicin 350mg Injection? What is it used for?

How is Dapmicin 350mg Injection administered?

Is Dapmicin 350mg Injection safe?

What are the side effects of Dapmicin 350mg Injection?

How to cope with dizziness caused by Dapmicin 350mg Injection?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

User feedback

What are you using Dapmicin Injection for?

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

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Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

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