Name of the Procedure:

Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg
Common name(s): Daptomycin Injection
Medical term: J0878 Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg

Summary

Daptomycin injection is a medical procedure where daptomycin, an antibiotic, is administered via injection to treat bacterial infections. It is commonly used to combat serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria.

Purpose

Daptomycin injection is utilized to treat severe bacterial infections such as complicated skin and skin structure infections, bacteremia, and right-sided infective endocarditis caused by specific bacteria. The goal is to eliminate the infection and prevent its spread, ensuring the patient returns to good health.

Indications

• Complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI)
• Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
• Right-sided infective endocarditis
• Infections caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
• Patients who are allergic to other antibiotics or where other antibiotics have failed

Preparation

• Pre-procedure instructions: Typically, no fasting is required. Patients should disclose all medications they are currently taking to their healthcare provider.
• Diagnostics: Blood tests may be performed to confirm the bacterial infection and ensure daptomycin is an appropriate treatment.

Procedure Description

1. Initial Assessment: A healthcare provider confirms the indication for daptomycin use.
2. Preparation: The injection site is cleaned with an antiseptic.
3. Injection Process: Using a sterile needle and syringe, the measured dose of daptomycin (1 mg per injection) is administered intramuscularly or intravenously.
4. Monitoring: The patient may be monitored for any immediate adverse reactions.

Tools/Equipment: Sterile needle and syringe, antiseptic wipe, daptomycin solution.
Anesthesia: Typically, no anesthesia or sedation is required for this injection.

Duration

The actual injection process takes only a few minutes. The entire visit, including preparation and post-injection observation, may take about 30 minutes.

Setting

This procedure is usually performed in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or an infusion center.

Personnel

• Nurse or medical assistant (for administration of the injection)
• Physician or infectious disease specialist (for prescription and oversight)

Risks and Complications

• Common Risks: Pain or redness at the injection site
• Rare Risks: Allergic reactions, muscle pain or weakness, elevated liver enzymes, or eosinophilic pneumonia. Immediate medical attention is necessary for severe reactions.

Benefits

• Effective treatment for serious bacterial infections
• Reduces the risk of complications from untreated infections
• Typically, benefits are seen within a few days of starting the medication.

Recovery

• Post-procedure care: Monitor for any signs of allergic reaction.
• Instructions: Maintain hydration and adhere to the full course of prescribed antibiotics.
• Recovery Time: Patients can often resume regular activities shortly after the injection unless instructed otherwise by their healthcare provider.

Alternatives

• Other antibiotics such as vancomycin or linezolid
• Each alternative has its own benefits and risks, and the choice depends on the bacterial strain, patient allergies, and infection severity.

Patient Experience

• During the Procedure: Expect a brief discomfort from the needle.
• After the Procedure: Minor soreness at the injection site, which can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief if necessary.

Pain management and comfort measures include applying a cold pack to the injection site if needed and taking prescribed pain relievers as recommended by your healthcare provider.