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Dalba Injection

Salt Composition: DALBAVANCIN

₹26250.00₹32812.50

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Categories: Infectious Disease

Conditions: Antibacterials

Product Introduction

Dalbavan injection contains dalbavancin, a glycopeptide antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections in adults and children aged three months and above. It is also used to treat skin infections. Inform your doctor of all prescribed and non-prescribed medicines you are taking and maintain a proper diet during treatment. This information will help your doctor tailor treatment based on your medical history or adjust your dose as needed. Elderly patients with kidney disorders should exercise caution with this medicine and inform their doctor before starting treatment. If you are planning to become pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding, inform your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to dalbavancin or any ingredients in Dalbavan injection. Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or diarrhoea.

Uses

Bacterial infection Skin infection

How it works

Dalbavan 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.

How to Use

This medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider. dalbavan 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.

Side Effects

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

Expert Tips

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 dalbavan injection. It is recommended to drink plenty of water to compensate for the water or electrolyte loss during diarrhea.

References

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Good and Gilman’s, The pharmacological basis of therapeutics, protein synthesis inhibitors and miscellaneous antibacterial agents, 13th edition, 1050-1064.

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether dalbavan 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.

Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether dalbavan 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.

Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether dalbavan injection is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS