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Daptomycin (UNII: NWQ5N31VKK) (Daptomycin - UNII:NWQ5N31VKK)
Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc.
Daptomycin
Daptomycin 500 mg in 10 mL
INTRAVENOUS
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Daptomycin for injection is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients (1 to 17 years of age) with complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) caused by susceptible isolates of the following Gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant isolates), Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis, and Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-susceptible isolates only). Daptomycin for injection is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections (bacteremia), including adult patients with right-sided infective endocarditis, caused by methicillin-susceptible and methicillin-resistant isolates. Daptomycin for injection is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients (1 to 17 years of age) with Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections (bacteremia). Daptomycin for injection is not indicated for the treatment of pneumonia. Daptomycin for injection is not i
Daptomycin for injection is supplied as a sterile pale yellow to light brown lyophilized cake in a single-dose vial containing 500 mg of daptomycin: Package of 1 (NDC 0703-0125-01). Store original packages at refrigerated temperatures, 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F); avoid excessive heat. Storage conditions for the reconstituted and diluted solutions are described in another section of the prescribing information [see Dosage and Administration (2.7)] .
New Drug Application Authorized Generic
DAPTOMYCIN- DAPTOMYCIN INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION TEVA PARENTERAL MEDICINES, INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION. DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION, FOR INTRAVENOUS USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 2003 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Dosage and Administration (2) 2/2022 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Daptomycin for injection is a lipopeptide antibacterial indicated for the treatment of: Complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) in adult and pediatric patients (1 to 17 years of age) (1.1) and, _Staphylococcus aureus_ bloodstream infections (bacteremia), in adult patients including those with right-sided infective endocarditis, (1.2) _Staphylococcus aureus_ bloodstream infections (bacteremia) in pediatric patients (1 to 17 years of age). (1.3) Limitations of Use: Daptomycin for injection is not indicated for the treatment of pneumonia. (1.4) Daptomycin for injection is not indicated for the treatment of left-sided infective endocarditis due to _S._ _aureus_. (1.4) Daptomycin for injection is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than one year of age due to the risk of potential effects on muscular, neuromuscular, and/or nervous systems (either peripheral and/or central) observed in neonatal dogs. (1.4) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of daptomycin for injection and other antibacterial drugs, daptomycin for injection should be used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. (1.5) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult Patients Administer to ADULT PATIENTS intravenously in 0.9% sodium chloride, either by injection over a 2- minute period or by infusion over a 30-minute period. (2.1, 2.7) Recommended dosage regimen for adult patients (2.2, 2.4, 2.6): CREATININE CLEARANCE (CL ) DOSAGE REGIMEN CSSSI FOR 7 TO 14 DAYS _S. AUREUS_ Read the complete document