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Cubicin Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Cubicin

Generic Name: daptomycin (Pronunciation: DAP to my sin)

What is daptomycin (Cubicin)?

Daptomycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Daptomycin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin and underlying tissues.

Daptomycin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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 pain.

Less serious side effects may include:

constipation, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting;
redness, discomfort, or irritation where the injection was given;
headache;
cough, sore throat;
back pain;
loss of appetite;
headache;
anxiety, confusion, sleep problems (insomnia); or
mild skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about daptomycin (Cubicin)?

Before using daptomycin, tell your doctor if you are taking a blood thinner or a cholesterol-lowering medication.

Daptomycin is given as an injection into a vein. You may be given instructions on how to use your injections at home. Do not use this medicine at home if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles and other items used in giving the medicine.

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.

Call your doctor at once if you have any numbness or tingling, or any unusual muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

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 appointments.

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