Oritavancin (By injection)
or-it-a-VAN-sin
Treats skin infections.
Drug classes
Antibiotic (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Oritavancin injection is used to treat bacterial skin and skin structure infections. Oritavancin works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Oritavancin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. It belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some medicines can affect how oritavancin works. Tell your doctor if you are also using warfarin.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to oritavancin.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or an allergy to glycopeptides (such as dalbavancin, telavancin, vancomycin).
This medicine may cause the following problems:
High risk of bleeding (when used with warfarin) Infusion-related reactions Bone infectionThis medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Possible side effects
Summary More details
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Bone pain
Severe diarrhea that may be bloody, stomach cramps or pain
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper body
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Mild diarrhea
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Orbactiv
There may be other brand names for this medicine.