👤 Adult👶 Paediatric

Daptomycin

19 known interactions (2 severe)

1 brand name

Indications

Complicated skin and soft-tissue infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria
Right-sided infective endocarditis caused byStaphylococcus aureus(administered on expert advice)

Drug Interactions

2 SevereModerate interactionsMinor interactions

19 drug interactions identified for Daptomycin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

🫘Renal impairment guidance

🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

Obesity (limited information on safety and efficacy)...

Side Effects

Common or very common Anaemia; anxiety; asthenia; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; fever; flatulence; gastrointestinal discomfort; headache; hypertension; hypotension; increased risk of infection; ...

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Brand Names

Cubicin(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)

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Last reviewed: 2026

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