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Dalbavan Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Dalbavancin
Manufacturer : GUFIC BIOSCIENCE LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
1 Vial(s)
Introduction to Dalbavan Injection
Dalba Injection contains an active component called dalbavancin. It belongs to the class of medicines called glycopeptide antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections in adults and children who are three months old. It is also used to treat skin infections.
Inform your doctor about your prescribed and non-prescribed medicine and take a proper diet while under medication. It will be helpful for him to treat you based on your previous medical condition or make some dose adjustments. 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. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to dalba Injection or any of the ingredients present in them. Consult your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems or diarrhea.
Uses of Dalbavan Injection
- Bacterial infection
- Skin infection
Therapeutic Effects of Dalbavan Injection
Dalba injection acts by inhibiting the synthesis of cell walls in bacteria by binding with the peptidoglycan of the bacteria and 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.
Interaction of Dalbavan Injection with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with dalba Injection and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Dalbavan Injection
- Store dalba injection at 25˚C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Dalbavan Injection
This medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider. Dalba Injection will be given to you by your doctor. It is given intravenously (into a vein). Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors.
Safety Advices for Dalbavan Injection
Pregnancy
It is unknown whether dalba Injection is harmful to the unborn baby. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
It is unknown whether dalba Injection is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.
Lungs
It is unknown whether dalba Injection is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
Individuals with liver disorders should be cautious before taking dalba Injection. Consult your doctor before using the medicine to avoid any undesirable side effects caused by the drug.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether dalba Injection is safe to consume alcohol under medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.
Driving
Dalba Injection may alter your driving ability. However, if you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines. Consult your doctor when to start driving or handling heavy machines.
Side Effects of Dalbavan Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- 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 diarrhoea and changes in hearing. Your doctor will recommend you monitor your liver and kidney to avoid undesirable side effects caused by the dalba Injection . It is recommended to drink plenty of water to compensate for the water or electrolyte loss during diarrhea.
FAQs
Q 1. Can I take dalba Injection if I have a kidney problem?
It is not recommended for elderly kidney patients, speak with your doctor before using the dalba Injection if you have any kidney problems.
Q 2. Can I drive while under dalba Injection medication?
Dalba Injection may alter your driving ability. However, if you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines. Consult your doctor when to start driving or handling heavy machines.
Q 3. What are the precautions I need to take while taking dalba Injection?
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to dalba Injection or any of the ingredients present in them.
Q 4. Does dalba Injection cause diarrhea?
You may experience diarrhea as a side effect of dalba Injection. It is recommended to drink plenty of water to compensate for the water or electrolyte loss during diarrhea (side effect).
Q 5. Can I use dalba Injection for skin infection?
Yes, you can use dalba Injection for skin infection. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
Fact Box of Dalbavan Injection
Molecule name: Dalbavancin | Therapeutic class: Antibiotic |
Pharmacological class: Glycopeptide antibiotics | Indications: Bacterial infection |
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.
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