Daptovan 350Mg Inj
About Daptovan 350Mg Inj
Daptovan 350Mg Inj is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is used to treat complicated skin and skin structure infections and blood infections such as bacteremia (presence of bacteria in the bloodstream) and right-sided infective endocarditis (inflammation/swelling of the inner lining of the heart due to the presence of bacteria). A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter the body, multiply and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Daptovan 350Mg Inj is only effective in treating infections caused by bacteria and not effective for viral infections like flu or a common cold.
Daptovan 350Mg Inj contains Daptomycin, which belongs to the cyclic lipopeptide class of antibiotics. It works against various types of bacteria. This medicine works by inhibiting the process of bacterial cell wall synthesis that is required for its survival. Thus, Daptovan 350Mg Inj kills bacteria and prevents the growth of bacterial infection.
Daptovan 350Mg Inj may cause certain common side effects such as injection site reactions, rash, vomiting, allergic reaction, chest pain, hypotension, increased sweating, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, sore throat, nausea, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects are mild and subside over time. However, if these persist, contact your doctor immediately. This medicine is a parenteral formulation. A qualified healthcare doctor will administer it. Hence, do not self-administer.
Daptovan 350Mg Inj should be avoided if you are allergic to it or other antibiotics. Daptovan 350Mg Inj should be used with caution if you have liver problems, kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, eosinophilic pneumonia, peripheral neuropathy, heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). Inform your doctor if you have/had diarrhoea for more than four days. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. Birth control pills may not work effectively while using this medication. So, speak to your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to avoid pregnancy. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Daptovan 350Mg Inj. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.
Uses of Daptovan 350Mg Inj
Medicinal Benefits
Daptovan 350Mg Inj is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. Daptovan 350Mg Inj contains Daptomycin, which belongs to the cyclic lipopeptide class of antibiotics. It works against various types of bacteria. This medicine works by inhibiting the process of bacterial cell wall synthesis that is required for its survival. Thus, Daptovan 350Mg Inj kills bacteria and prevents the growth of bacterial infection.
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Drug Warnings
Avoid receiving Daptovan 350Mg Inj if you are allergic to it or other antibiotics. Daptovan 350Mg Inj should be used with caution if you have liver problems, kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, eosinophilic pneumonia, peripheral neuropathy, heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). Inform your doctor if you have/had diarrhoea for more than four days. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. Daptovan 350Mg Inj is ineffective for treating pneumonia and left-sided infective endocarditis. Birth control pills may not work effectively while using this medication. So, speak to your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to avoid pregnancy. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Daptovan 350Mg Inj. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy is not established.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Daptovan 350Mg Inj should not be given with Typhoid vaccine (live), anti-gout medicine (allopurinol/ probenecid), birth control pills.
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving Daptovan 350Mg Inj as it can cause serious side effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Daptovan 350Mg Inj should not be administered in patients with Renal dysfunction, liver disease, myopathy, peripheral neuropathy, rhabdomyolysis, and hemodialysis.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections. Daptovan 350Mg Inj does not work against infections caused by viruses, including colds and flu. Daptovan 350Mg Inj is used to treat skin and skin structure infections, bacteremia and right-sided infective endocarditis.