Daptomycin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cubicin
CategoryDescription Daptomycin (DAP-toe-mye-sin) belongs
to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Antibiotics are medicines used
in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing bacteria
or preventing their growth. Daptomycin will not work for colds, flu, or other
virus infections.
Daptomycin is used to treat complicated skin infections.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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