Daptomycin Intravenous and Levomilnacipran

• Generic Name: daptomycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cubicin, Cubicin RF

Daptomycin injection is used to treat complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI). It is also used to treat infections in the bloodstream, including right-sided infective endocarditis.

Daptomycin belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, daptomycin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Daptomycin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: levomilnacipran
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Fetzima

Levomilnacipran is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SNRI).

Levomilnacipran is used to treat major depressive disorder.

A similar medicine called milnacipran (Savella) is used to treat a chronic pain disorder called fibromyalgia. Levomilnacipran (Fetzima) should not be used to treat fibromyalgia.

Levomilnacipran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.