Dalbavancin Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information

T Why is this medication prescribed?
P Dalbavancin injection is used in adults to treat skin infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Dalbavancin is in a class of medications called lipoglycopeptide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics will not kill viruses that can cause colds, flu, or other infections.

T How should this medicine be used?
P Dalbavancin injection comes as a powder to be mixed with fluid and given intravenously (into a vein) over 30 minutes by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic. It is usually given once a week for 2 weeks.
P You may experience a reaction while you receive a dose of dalbavancin injection. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms while you receive dalbavancin: sudden reddening of the face, neck, or upper chest; itching; rash; and hives. Your doctor may slow or stop the infusion until your symptoms improve.
P You should begin to feel better during the first few days of treatment with dalbavancin injection. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, call your doctor.

T Other uses for this medicine
P This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

T What special precautions should I follow?
t Before receiving dalbavancin injection,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to dalbavancin, vancomycin, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in dalbavancin injection. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while receiving dalbavancin injection, call your doctor.

T What special dietary instructions should I follow?
P Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

T What should I do if I forget a dose?
P If you miss an appointment to receive dalbavancin, call your doctor right away.

T What side effects can this medication cause?
t Dalbavancin injection may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- headache
t Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment:
- hives
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- severe diarrhea (watery or bloody stools) that may occur with or without fever and stomach cramps (may occur up to 2 months or more after your treatment)
P Dalbavancin injection may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while receiving this medication.
P If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

T In case of emergency/overdose
P In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

T What other information should I know?
P Keep all appointments with your doctor.
P It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

T Brand names
- Dalvance®

