Daptomycin and Hypersensitivity pneumonitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis 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 Ceftazidime, and have Endocarditis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypersensitivity pneumonitis 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 Hypersensitivity pneumonitis?

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is found to be associated with 75 drugs and 267 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 02, 2026

7,865 people reported to have side effects when taking Daptomycin.
Among them, 35 people (0.45%) have Hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Could Daptomycin cause Hypersensitivity pneumonitis?

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Daptomycin when they have Hypersensitivity pneumonitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypersensitivity pneumonitis when taking Daptomycin? *

female: 8.57 %
male: 91.43 %

What is the age of people who have Hypersensitivity pneumonitis when taking Daptomycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Daptomycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypersensitivity pneumonitis? *

Eosinophilic Pneumonia (eosinophil accumulates in the lung): 2 people, 5.71%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 2.86%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 1 person, 2.86%
Respiratory Depression (respiration has a rate below 12 breaths): 1 person, 2.86%
Pulmonary Toxicity (side effects on the lungs): 1 person, 2.86%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 2.86%
Eosinophilia (eosinophil count in the peripheral blood exceeds): 1 person, 2.86%
Cough: 1 person, 2.86%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 2.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Endocarditis (inflammation in heart muscle): 7 people, 20.00%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 5 people, 14.29%
Staphylococcal Bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood): 5 people, 14.29%
Device Related Infection: 5 people, 14.29%
Pseudarthrosis (bones that do not heal after fracture): 3 people, 8.57%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 2 people, 5.71%
Enterococcal Infection: 2 people, 5.71%
Pneumonia: 1 person, 2.86%
Infection: 1 person, 2.86%

* 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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