Dalbapos Injection

About this Medicine

Dalbapos Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients. It is effective against infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, heart, blood and others.Dalbapos Injection is also used for the prevention of infection in some high-risk patients undergoing surgical procedures. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is useful for treating adults as well as children. It is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that only covers the gram-positive type of bacteria. This medicine is administered slowly by a drip (infusion) into a vein, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Rapid infusion can lead to reactions such as low blood pressure, wheezing, shortness of breath or itching. It may also be combined with other antibiotics to treat additional types of bacteria. Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Some people may develop local injection site reactions like pain, swelling and redness. However, these are usually minor and temporary. Other side effects like decreased blood pressure, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) and kidney injury may be seen occasionally. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing while you are taking this medicine. Some people may be advised blood tests to check the level of this medicine in their blood. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

How it Works

Dalbapos Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Glycopeptides|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Glycopeptides

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