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About Daptocure 350mg Injection

Daptomycin is a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic used to treat complicated skin and skin structure infections by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria and bacteremia due to Staphylococcus aureus.

Uses of Daptocure 350mg Injection

Daptomycin is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits of Daptocure 350mg Injection

Daptomycin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.

Directions for Use

• Daptomycin 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 Daptomycin 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.

Side Effects of Daptocure 350mg Injection

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

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.