under no circumstances Cubicin RF Generic Name: Daptomycin (DAP toe mye sin) Brand Name: Cubicin, Cubicin RF Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Cubicin RF: It is used to treat bacterial infections. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Cubicin RF? If you have an allergy to daptomycin or any other part of Cubicin RF (daptomycin). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Think Before You Ink: Health Risks Associated With Tattoos What are some things I need to know or do while I take Cubicin RF? Tell all of your health care providers that you take Cubicin RF. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Do not use longer than you have been told. A second infection may happen. Allergic reactions have happened with Cubicin RF. Rarely, some reactions can be very bad or life-threatening. Talk with the doctor. Muscle aches or weakness has happened with this medicine. Rarely, a very bad muscle problem with or without very bad kidney problems has also happened with Cubicin RF. Talk with the doctor. If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects. This medicine is not for children younger than 12 months. The chance of muscle and nerve problems may be raised in these children. However, your child's doctor may decide the benefits of taking Cubicin RF may outweigh the risks. If your child has been given this medicine, ask the doctor for information about the benefits and risks. Talk with the doctor if you have questions about giving Cubicin RF to your child. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Cubicin RF) best taken? Use Cubicin RF as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time. It may be given as a shot into a vein. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight. Feeling very tired or weak. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Muscle pain or weakness. Dark urine. Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed. Fever. Cough. Shortness of breath. Chest pain or pressure. Swelling. It is common to have diarrhea when taking this medicine. Rarely, a very bad form of diarrhea called Clostridium difficile (C diff) associated diarrhea (CDAD) may occur. Sometimes, this has led to a deadly bowel problem (colitis). CDAD may happen while you are taking Cubicin RF (daptomycin) or within a few months after you stop taking it. Call your doctor right away if you have stomach pain or cramps, very loose or watery stools, or bloody stools. Do not try to treat loose stools without first checking with your doctor. What are some other side effects of Cubicin RF? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Loose stools (diarrhea). Headache. Belly pain. Not able to sleep. Sweating a lot. Sore throat. Throwing up. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Cubicin RF? If you need to store this medicine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Cubicin RF, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Cubicin RF. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Cubicin RF. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Cubicin RF (daptomycin) Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Consumer resources Cubicin RF Cubicin RF (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Cubicin Professional resources Cubicin RF (FDA) Daptomycin (AHFS Monograph) Related treatment guides Bacteremia Endocarditis Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection Skin and Structure Infection Skin or Soft Tissue Infection} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Cubicin RF Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Manufacturer Merck & Co., Inc. 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