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Drug profile · INN

daptomycin

daptomycin (CUBICIN) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Associated with MAIA Biotechnology. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01) J01XX09
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Drug details — daptomycin
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

daptomycin (CUBICIN) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Associated with MAIA Biotechnology. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN daptomycin
Brand CUBICIN
Mechanism Cell membrane inhibitor
Target Cell membrane
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation POWDER
ATC code J01XX09

Mechanism of action

Cell membrane inhibitor

Primary target: Cell membrane

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP220763 Phase 3 · PARItec · Catheter related bloodstream infections due to Staphylococcu
  2. Daptomycin for Injection Phase 2 · Merck KGaA, Darmstadt · Bacteremia
  3. MEROPENEM AND VABORBACTAM for Pyogenic liver abscess Approved · PARItec · Pyogenic liver abscess
  4. Cefazolin with Daptomycin Unknown · Hospital Authority · Periprosthetic Joint Infection

Related & competitor drugs

  1. atazanavir sulfate Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  2. colistimethate sodium Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  3. covid-19 mrna vaccine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
  4. darunavir Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  5. dengue tetravalent vaccine (live, attenuated) Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
  6. dolutegravir Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)

Frequently asked questions

What is daptomycin?

daptomycin (CUBICIN) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Associated with MAIA Biotechnology. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for daptomycin?

CUBICIN is a marketed brand name for daptomycin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of daptomycin?

daptomycin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.