Cubicin (Daptomycin Injection) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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CUBICIN®
(daptomycin for injection) for Intravenous Use

DRUG DESCRIPTION

CUBICIN contains daptomycin, a cyclic lipopeptide antibacterial agent derived from the fermentation of Streptomyces roseosporus. The chemical name is N-decanoyl-L-tryptophyl-D-asparaginyl-L-aspartyl-L-trireonylglycyl-L-ornithyl-L-aspartyl-D-alanyl-L-aspartylglycyl-D-seryl-threo-3-methyl-L-glutamyl-3-anthraniloyl-L-alanine ε₁-lactone. The chemical structure is:

CUBICIN® (daptomycin) Structural Formula Illustration

The empirical formula is C₇₂H₁₀₁N₁₇O₂₆; the molecular weight is 1620.67. CUBICIN is supplied in a single-use vial as a sterile, preservative-free, pale yellow to light brown, lyophilized cake containing approximately 500 mg of daptomycin for intravenous (IV) use following reconstitution with 0.9% sodium chloride injection [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]. The only inactive ingredient is sodium hydroxide, which is used in minimal quantities for pH adjustment. Freshly reconstituted solutions of CUBICIN range in color from pale yellow to light brown.

What are the possible side effects of daptomycin (Cubicin)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

unusual muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness;
numbness or tingling;
pain or burning when you urinate;
diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
pale skin, weakness, easy bruising or bleeding;
swelling; or
chest...

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What are the precautions when taking daptomycin injection (Cubicin)?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: severe diarrhea (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease or kidney dialysis, muscle problems (e.g., myopathy).

This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 10/17/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.