Daptomycin (Juno) TM
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Active ingredients: daptomycin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DAPTOMYCIN JUNO daptomycin 350 mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Daptomycin is indicated for:,The treatment of adults and paediatric patients (1 to 17 years of age) with complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) who require parenteral therapy and who have intolerance to alternative agents (especially penicillin allergy) or who have failed on other therapy, and when caused by organisms known to be susceptible to daptomycin.,Daptomycin is also indicated in adults for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections (bacteraemia), including right-sided native valve infective endocarditis (RIE), caused by methicillin-susceptible and methicillin-resistant isolates. The efficacy of daptomycin in patients with prosthetic heart valves or in left-sided endocarditis due to Staphylococcus aureus has not been demonstrated. In the setting of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB), if a focus of infection is diagnosed as left-sided endocarditis after daptomycin therapy has been initiated, then consideration should be given to instituting alternative antibacterial therapy,- Daptomycin is active against Gram positive bacteria only. In mixed infections where Gram negative and/or certain types of anaerobic bacteria are suspected, Daptomycin should be coadministered with appropriate antibacterial agent(s).,Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.,Daptomycin is not indicated for the treatment of pneumonia
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- pale yellow to light brown, sterile lyophilised powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient daptomycin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
