Daptomycin and Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Daptomycin (daptomycin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Staphylococcal bacteraemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased when taking Daptomycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,865 people who have side effects when taking Daptomycin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Daptomycin?

Daptomycin has active ingredients of daptomycin. eHealthMe is studying from 7,879 Daptomycin users. Check the latest studies of Daptomycin.

What is Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased?

Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased is found to be associated with 1,345 drugs and 2,167 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased.

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On Aug, 14, 2026

7,865 people reported to have side effects when taking Daptomycin.
Among them, 12 people (0.15%) have Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased.

Could Daptomycin cause Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Daptomycin when they have Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased when taking Daptomycin? *

female: 18.18 %
male: 81.82 %

What is the age of people who have Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased when taking Daptomycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Daptomycin? *

Acetaminophen: 6 people, 50.00%
Oxycodone Hydrochloride: 4 people, 33.33%
Cloxacillin Sodium: 4 people, 33.33%
Diazepam: 4 people, 33.33%
Gentamicin: 4 people, 33.33%
Innohep: 4 people, 33.33%
Oxycodone: 4 people, 33.33%
Morphine: 4 people, 33.33%
Vancomycin: 3 people, 25.00%
Pantoprazole: 3 people, 25.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased? *

Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 4 people, 33.33%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 4 people, 33.33%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 3 people, 25.00%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 3 people, 25.00%
Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased: 3 people, 25.00%
Hepatic Function Abnormal: 2 people, 16.67%
Fever: 2 people, 16.67%
Atherosclerosis (disorder of the arteries): 1 person, 8.33%
Blood Acid Phosphatase Increased: 1 person, 8.33%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 1 person, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Staphylococcal Bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood): 4 people, 33.33%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 2 people, 16.67%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 1 person, 8.33%
Endocarditis Staphylococcal (an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart by staphylococcal bacterial infection): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Saliho?lu M, Turhan V, ?nem Y, Ulcay A, Uzun G, Ay H, "Sudden hearing loss in a patient receiving piperacillin/tazobactam and daptomycin for diabetic foot infection", Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases, 2013 Mar .
Saliho?lu M, Turhan V, ?nem Y, Ulcay A, Uzun G, Ay H, "Sudden hearing loss in a patient receiving piperacillin/tazobactam and daptomycin for diabetic foot infection", Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases, 2013 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on daptomycin (the active ingredients of Daptomycin) and Daptomycin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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