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Daptoma is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Daptoma is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Daptoma are Increased level of Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) in the blood, Anxiety, Fungal Infection. While these are the most often observed Daptoma side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Daptoma are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Daptoma's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Daptoma has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Daptoma related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Daptoma contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Daptoma with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Daptoma is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Daptoma is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Daptoma safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Daptoma on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Daptoma safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Daptoma on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Daptoma will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Daptoma on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Daptoma on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Daptoma on the Liver?
Daptoma has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Daptoma on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Daptoma on the heart have been reported.
Daptoma should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Daptoma unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Daptoma habit forming or addictive?
Daptoma does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Daptoma as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Daptoma is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Daptoma in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Daptoma
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Daptoma with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Daptoma
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Daptoma.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 396-398
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cubicin® (daptomycin)