This page contains brief details about the drug , it's indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Background and Date of Approval
The U.S. FDA (food drug and administration) approved dalbavancin in may 23, 2014, is used to treat bacterial infection.
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Dalbavancin acts by inhibiting the synthesis of cell walls in bacteria by binding with the peptidoglycan of the bacteria. It is involved in bactericidal activity. It is the reason that the drug is effective against gram-positive bacteria (which have thick peptidoglycan) compared to gram-negative bacteria.
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Dalbavancin is used to treat bacterial infections in adults and children who are three months old. It is also used to treat skin infections.
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Dalbavancin is available as an injection form. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
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Warnings
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to dalbavancin or any of the ingredients present in them. It will be helpful for him to treat you based on your previous medical condition or make some dose adjustments.
Precautions
Elderly patients with kidney disorders should be cautious while taking the medicine and inform their doctor before taking the medicine. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant while breastfeeding.Consult your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems or diarrhoea. Inform your doctor about your prescribed and non-prescribed medicine and take a proper diet while under medication.
Side Effects
The common side effects that are experienced while you are on the treatment with dalbavancin are headache, feeling sick (nausea), diarrhea.
Word Of Advice
Inform your doctor immediately if you have sudden swelling of your lips, face, throat, or tongue; severe rash; itchiness; throat tightening; drop in blood pressure; difficulty in swallowing and difficulty in breathing; abdominal pain (stomach ache) and blood in the stool or watery diarrhea and changes in hearing. Your doctor will recommend you monitor your liver and kidney to avoid undesirable side effects caused by the drug. It is recommended to drink plenty of water to compensate for the water or electrolyte loss during diarrhea (side effect).
Frequently Asked Question
References
- Almac Pharma Services (Ireland) Limited., Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on March 202] [Accessed on Nov 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2270/pil#gref
- Allergan USA, Inc., US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on June 2018], [Accessed on Nov 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/021883s007lbl.pdf
- Good and Gilman’s, The pharmacological basis of therapeutics, protein synthesis inhibitors and miscellaneous antibacterial agents, 13th edition, 1050-1064.
Disclaimer
The drug information on this page is not a substitute for medical advice, it is meant for educational purposes only. For further details consult your doctor about your medical condition to know if you are eligible to receive this treatment.
