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Cyclic Lipopeptide Antibiotics

Aminoglycoside antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections like skin and skin structure infections, and infections in the bloodstream and heart. They disrupt cell membrane function, killing the bacteria cells causing the infection.

Why are cyclic lipopeptide antibiotics prescribed?

  1. Skin Infection (50%)
  2. Bacterial Infection (50%)

Key takeaways

Cyclic lipopeptide antibiotics are used to treat complicated skin infections and bloodstream infections. These antibiotics work by disrupting the cell membrane of bacteria, which leads to bacterial cell death. Cyclic lipopeptide antibiotics are typically available in injectable forms. An example includes daptomycin (Cubicin). These medications are powerful options for fighting serious bacterial infections and are usually given in a healthcare setting.

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Cubicin (daptomycin)

as low as$35
DAPTOMYCIN treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Dapzura RT

Dapzura RT is part of the Cyclic Lipopeptide Antibiotics class and treats Skin Infection and Bacterial Infection. Aminoglycoside antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections like skin and skin structure infections, and infections in the bloodstream and heart. They disrupt cell membrane function, killing the bacteria cells causing the infection. Dapzura RT is only available as a brand name drug.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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