Daptomycin Benefits & Uses

Daptomycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Daptomycin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 9 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Daptomycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Daptomycin safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Daptomycin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Daptomycin safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Daptomycin for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Daptomycin on the Kidneys?

Daptomycin does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Daptomycin on the Liver?

Daptomycin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Daptomycin on the Heart?

Daptomycin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Daptomycin with Other Drugs

Daptomycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Atorvastatin

Lovastatin

Norethindrone

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Tobramycin

Warfarin

Daptomycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Daptomycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Daptomycin

Is this Daptomycin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Daptomycin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Daptomycin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Daptomycin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Daptomycin for mental disorders.

No

Daptomycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Daptomycin

There is no information on the effects of taking Daptomycin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Daptomycin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Daptomycin.

Unknown