Dalvance (Dalbavancin)

Brand name: Dalvance, Xydalba
Generic name: Dalbavancin
Used for: Treat bacterial infections
Availability: Brand Dalvance (Paladin), 500mg/vial powder for solution

How Dalbavancin Works

Dalvance is used to treat adults with infections of the skin or in the layers of flesh below the skin. Antibacterial drugs like Dalvance treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections such as the common cold. Dalvance is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of antibiotics called glycopeptide antibiotics. Dalvance works by killing certain bacteria that cause serious infections. It kills these bacteria by preventing them from making their cell walls. Dalvance will be given to you by a healthcare professional. It is infused directly into your vein and is infused over a period of 30 minutes. Follow all instructions given to you by your healthcare professional. If you have kidney problems, your doctor may decide to reduce your dose.

Dalbavancin Possible Side Effects

Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience side effects and they are severe and bothersome. Most of the side effect are manageable and may go away on their own.
• Anemia (decreased red blood cells): dizziness, fatigue, loss of energy, shortness of breath, weakness;
• Cellulitis (skin infection): pain, tenderness, redness of the skin;
• Constipation;
• Diarrhea;
• Dizziness;
• Difficulty breathing;
• Headache;
• Insomnia (trouble sleeping);
• Liver problems: abdominal pain, dark urine, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice);
• Nausea (feeling sick);
• Swelling of the hands or feet;
• Urinary tract infection: difficulty or increased need to urinate, pain or burning sensation when passing urine, fever, pain in the abdomen or mid-back, urine that appears cloudy;
• Vomiting

Dalbavancin Guidelines

Do not use Dalvance if you are allergic to dalbavancin; are allergic to any of the other ingredients in Dalvance or any part of the container. Dalvance should not be given to patients less than 18 years of age. To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Dalvance about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you have or have had kidney problems; have liver problems; are suffering from diarrhea, or you have previously suffered from diarrhea when being treated with antibiotics; are allergic to other antibiotics called glycopeptide antibiotics like vancomycin or teicoplanin; are pregnant or planning to become pregnant; are breastfeeding. Using antibiotics may sometimes allow a new and different infection to develop. If you think you might have a new infection, talk to your doctor. Dalvance is not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Before you are given this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby. Dalvance may pass into breast milk. Ask your doctor for advice before breastfeeding your baby. Dalvance may cause dizziness and this may affect your ability to drive and use machines. Before driving or using machines, wait until you are feeling well again. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.