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Compare Vancocin vs. Daptomycin

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  • Vancomycin (Vancocin)
    Daptomycin (Cubicin)
  • Vancomycin (Vancocin)
    Daptomycin (Cubicin)

  • Summary of Vancocin vs. Daptomycin

    Summary for Glycopeptide
    Prescription only

    Vancomycin (Vancocin) is an antibiotic medication that's used to treat Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) diarrhea and certain severe gut infections in both adults and children. Vancomycin (Vancocin) is taken by mouth, typically 3 to 4 times a day. It's available as both oral capsules and a liquid. Common side effects of vancomycin (Vancocin) include nausea and stomach pain.

    Summary for Cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Daptomycin (Cubicin) is an antibiotic that treats certain serious skin infections and bloodstream infections. It can fight against some bacteria that are hard to treat, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Daptomycin (Cubicin) is given as a quick intravenous (IV) injection over a 2-minute period or as an IV infusion over a 30-to-60 minute period. The dosing depends on your age, weight, kidney function, the type of infection you have, and how severe it is. Common side effects include headache and diarrhea.

  • Indications of Vancocin vs. Daptomycin

    Indications for
    •Infectious diarrhea caused by Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)
    •Gut inflammation (enterocolitis) caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)
    Indications for
    •Skin infections (e.g., cellulitis)
    •Bloodstream infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus ("staph")

  • Pros and Cons of Vancocin vs. Daptomycin

    Pros and Const for Glycopeptide
    Pros
    •Available in a liquid form (Firvanq) for people who have difficulty swallowing pills
    •First-line of treatment for C. diff diarrhea
    •Both oral capsules and solutions are available as lower-cost generic medications
    Cons
    •Needs to be taken multiple times a day
    •Can raise the risk of kidney damage
    •Can cause nausea as a side effect
    Pros and Const for Cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic
    Pros
    •Good at treating serious skin and bloodstream infections caused by Staphylococcus bacteria ("staph" infections)
    •Can use to treat children as young as 1 year of age
    •Given once per day
    Cons
    •Needs to be given as an IV infusion over a 30-to-60 minute period
    •Not the best option for people who have severe kidney problems
    •Can cause a serious muscle problem called rhabdomyolysis

  • Common Side Effects of Vancocin vs. Daptomycin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea (17%)
    •Stomach pain (15%)
    •Low blood potassium levels (13%)
    •Vomiting (9%)
    •Diarrhea (9%)
    •Fever (9%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Diarrhea (5%)
    •Headache (5%)
    •Rash (4%)
    •Abnormal liver function tests (3%)
    •Dizziness (2%)
    •Urinary tract infections (2%)
    •Low blood pressure (2%)
    •Shortness of breath (2%)

  • Warnings of Vancocin vs. Daptomycin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Higher risk of side effects
    •Kidney problems
    •Hearing problems
    •Severe skin reactions
    •Serious allergic reactions (tablets only)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Muscle pain and severe muscle damage
    •Kidney damage
    •Pneumonia
    •Nerve damage
    •Diarrhea from Clostridioides difficile infection
    •Development of drug-resistant bacteria

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