Daptomycin - Systemic
Brand Names
Cubicin
Daptomycin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
How to Use
Dosage
To help clear up your infection completely,
daptomycin must be given for the full time of treat
, even if you
begin to feel better after a few days. Always this drug works best when
there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant,
daptomycin must be given on a regular schedule.The dose of daptomycin will be various for various diseaseds
Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label
.
The following information includes only the average doses of daptomycin
If your dose is various, do not change it
unless your
family doctor tells you to do so.
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For injection
dosage form:
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For complicated skin infections causing by bacteria
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Adults 4 mg per kg - 1.82 mg per pound injected into a vein
every 24 hours.
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Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it
as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more
than one dose each day.
Storage To store this drug:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store in the refrigerator.
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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your
health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not
use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.
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