Omadacycline (Intravenous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 20, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Nuzyra

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antibacterial

Chemical Class: Tetracycline (class)

Uses for omadacycline

Omadacycline injection is used to treat community acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI).

Omadacycline belongs to the class of medicines known as tetracycline antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, omadacycline will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Omadacycline is given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using omadacycline

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For omadacycline, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to omadacycline or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Omadacycline injection may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth and slow down bone growth. Omadacycline should not be given to children younger than 8 years of age, unless directed by the child's doctor.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of omadacycline injection in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving omadacycline, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using omadacycline with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Acitretin

Using omadacycline with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Acenocoumarol
• Amoxicillin
• Ampicillin
• Apixaban
• Ardeparin
• Argatroban
• Bacampicillin
• Betrixaban
• Bexarotene
• Bivalirudin
• Certoparin
• Cloxacillin
• Dabigatran Etexilate
• Dalteparin
• Danaparoid
• Desirudin
• Diclox...