Oritavancin (Intravenous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 28, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Kimyrsa
• Orbactiv

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Chemical Class: Glycopeptide

Uses for oritavancin

Oritavancin injection is used to treat acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI). Oritavancin belongs to the group of medicines known as antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Oritavancin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Oritavancin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using oritavancin

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 oritavancin, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to oritavancin 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

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of oritavancin injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of oritavancin injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of oritavancin injection than younger adults.

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 oritavancin, 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 oritavancin 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.

• Heparin

Using oritavancin 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.

• Cholera Vaccine, Live
• Warfarin

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare prof...