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Orbactiv overview
BRAND NAMES:
Orbactiv
Generic Names:
Orbactiv
Uses:
Treats skin infections.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antibiotic
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Orbactiv used for?
What form(s) does Orbactiv come in
Injectable
What are common Orbactiv doses?
Solution Reconstituted 400MG
Common Orbactiv prescriptions
Orbactiv
400mg solution reconstituted
How to take Orbactiv
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
What to do if you miss a dose of Orbactiv
Orbactiv contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to oritavancin.
Orbactiv warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or an allergy to glycopeptides (including dalbavancin, telavancin, vancomycin).
This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of bleeding when used with warfarinInfusion-related reactionsBone infection
This 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.
Orbactiv interactions
Some medicines can affect how oritavancin works. Tell your doctor if you are also using warfarin.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of bleeding when used with warfarinInfusion-related reactionsBone infection
This 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.
Orbactiv side effects
Serious Side Effects
Headache, nausea
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper body
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
Less Serious Side Effects
Mild diarrhea
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
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