Cubicin - Daptomycin- Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cubicin.
• Cubicin
• DAP-toe-mye-sin

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, anxiety, or pain/redness/swelling at the injection site may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Cubicin Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate between 36 and 46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C).
• This medication must be used immediately after mixing.
• The mixed drug may be stored for up to 12 hours at room temperature or 48 hours in the refrigerator.
• If not used within this time, throw out the medicine and mix a brand new dose.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Cubicin Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, CPK levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given by vein intravenously (IV) usually once daily.
• If you have severe kidney disease or are on kidney dialysis, you should only receive this medication every other day (i.
• e.
• , every 48 hours).
• Usually this drug is used for two weeks; or use as directed by your doctor.
• Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids.
• If you have any questions about the mixing or use of this medication, ask your pharmacist.
• Before using, check this product visually for particles.
• If present, do not use the liquid.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.
• Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
• Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve in one week.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial skin infections.
• This drug will only treat infections caused by certain bacteria and will not work for infections caused by viruses.
• This drug should not be used to treat pneumonia.
• If used to treat pneumonia, you may experience severe side effects (especially heart and breathing problems).
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of.

Read Before Using Cubicin (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.