Generic name:daptomycin [ DAP-to-my-sin ]
Brand names: Cubicin, Cubicin RF
Drug class:Miscellaneous antibiotics
What is Cubicin?
Cubicin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
Cubicin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin and underlying tissues, and infections that have entered the bloodstream.
Cubicin is used for complicated infections, including MRSA or "super bug" infections. MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Warnings
To be sure Cubicin is helping your condition, your blood may need to be tested often. Your kidney function may also need to be tested. Visit your doctor regularly.
If you are using Cubicin at home, be sure you understand how to properly mix and store the medication.
Call your doctor at once if you have a new or worsening cough, fever, trouble breathing, diarrhea that is watery or bloody, muscle pain or weakness, tingly feeling, fever or flu symptoms, dark colored urine, mouth sores, pain or burning when you urinate, urinating less than usual or not at all, pale skin, or feeling light-headed.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Cubicin if you are allergic to daptomycin.
To make sure Cubicin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease; or
a nerve or muscle disorder.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using Cubicin. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How should I use Cubicin?
Cubicin is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to prop...
