Cubicin (Daptomycin Injection) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Cubicin Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using daptomycin (Cubicin)?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to daptomycin.

Before using daptomycin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

kidney disease; or
a nerve or muscle disorder.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use daptomycin.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether daptomycin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

This medicine should not be used in a child younger than 18 years old.

How should I use daptomycin (Cubicin)?

Daptomycin is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and can take up to 30 minutes to complete.

Daptomycin is usually given every 24 hours for 1 to 2 weeks. Follow your doctor's instructions.

You may be shown how to use your medicine at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles, IV tubing, and other items used in giving the medicine.

Use each disposable needle only one time. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.

Use this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Daptomycin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using daptomycin.

Daptomycin must be stored in a refrigerator and kept from freezing. Each vial (bottle) of this medicine is for one use only.

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