Oritavancin is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe skin infections caused by bacteria.
Oritavancin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isOrbactiv (Oritavancin)used for?
- Skin and Structure Infection
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutOrbactiv (Oritavancin)?
You should not receive oritavancin if you are allergic to it, or if you will be using "unfractionated" heparin within 5 days after your receive oritavancin injection.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- an allergic reaction to medicines such as dalbavancin, telavancin, or vancomycin; or
- if you use a blood thinner (such as warfarin) and you have routine "INR" or prothrombin time tests.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Oritavancin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
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Side Effects
What are the side effects ofOrbactiv (Oritavancin)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your caregiver right away if you feel warm, itchy, dizzy, light-headed, sweaty, or have chills, tremors, chest pain, back pain, a rash, or redness in your face or upper body.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after you receive oritavancin); or
- pain, tenderness, redness, swelling, or warmth anywhere in your body.
Common side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- fever, chills;
- itching;
- headache; or
- skin infections.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeOrbactiv (Oritavancin)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingOrbactiv (Oritavancin)?
Avoid taking anti-diarrhea medicine without first asking your doctor.Diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection.
For at least 5 days after receiving oritavancin, avoid using heparin.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeOrbactiv (Oritavancin)?
UseOrbactiv (Oritavancin)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Oritavancin注入我nto a vein by a healthcare provider, usually as a single dose.
This medicine is injected slowly over 3 hours.
Call your doctor promptly if your symptoms do not improve after receiving oritavancin.
Oritavancin can affect the results of certain medical tests for up to 5 days after your injection. Tell any doctor who treats you that you have been treated with oritavancin.
Since oritavancin is given in a single dose, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onOrbactiv (Oritavancin)?
In a medical setting an overdose would be treated quickly.