Orbactiv Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
NDC 70842-140
Product Information
Orbactiv (oritavancin) is a NDA-approved product labeled by Melinta Therapeutics, Llc. This medication is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections of the skin. It is supplied as a injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution for intravenous administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 70842-140 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Details
What is NDC 70842-140?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- ORITAVANCIN (UNII: PUG62FRZ2E)
- ORITAVANCIN (UNII: PUG62FRZ2E) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)
- PHOSPHORIC ACID (UNII: E4GA8884NN)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 1547615 - oritavancin 400 MG Injection
- RxCUI: 1547615 - oritavancin (as oritavancin diphosphate) 400 MG Injection
- RxCUI: 1547620 - Orbactiv 400 MG Injection
- RxCUI: 1547620 - oritavancin 400 MG Injection [Orbactiv]
- RxCUI: 1547620 - Orbactiv (as oritavancin diphosphate) 400 MG Injection
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
- Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Cytochrome P450 2C9 Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Cytochrome P450 2D6 Inducers - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inducers - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Lipoglycopeptide Antibacterial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Lipoglycopeptides - [CS]
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Patient Education
Oritavancin Injection
Oritavancin injection is used to treat skin infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Oritavancin is in a class of medications called lipoglycopeptide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics such as oritavancin will not work for colds, flu, and other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
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Antibiotics
What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply.
Antibiotics can be taken in different ways:
- Orally (by mouth). This could be pills, capsules, or liquids.
- Topically. This might be a cream, spray, or ointment that you put on your skin. It could also be eye ointment, eye drops, or ear drops.
- Through an injection or intravenously (IV). This is usually for more serious infections.
What do antibiotics treat?
Antibiotics only treat certain bacterial infections, such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and E. coli.
You may not need to take antibiotics for some bacterial infections. For example, you might not need them for many sinus infections or some ear infections. Taking antibiotics when they're not needed won't help you, and they can have side effects. Your health care provider can decide the best treatment for you when you're sick. Don't ask your provider to prescribe an antibiotic for you.
Do antibiotics treat viral infections?
Antibiotics do not work on viral infections. For example, you shouldn't take antibiotics for:
- Colds and runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green
- Most sore throats (except strep throat)
- Flu
- Most cases of bronchitis
What are the side effects of antibiotics?
The side effects of antibiotics range from minor to very severe. Some of the common side effects include:
More serious side effects can include:
- C. diff infections, which cause diarrhea that can lead to severe colon damage and sometimes even death
- Severe and life-threatening allergic reactions
- Antibiotic resistance infections
Call your health care provider if you develop any side effects while taking your antibiotic.
Why is it important to take antibiotics only when they're needed?
You should only take antibiotics when they are needed because they can cause side effects and can contribute to antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance happens when the bacteria change and become able to resist the effects of an antibiotic. This means that the bacteria continue to grow.
How do I use antibiotics correctly?
When you take antibiotics, it is important that you take them responsibly:
- Always follow the directions carefully. Finish your medicine even if you feel better. If you stop taking them too soon, some bacteria may survive and re-infect you.
- Don't save your antibiotics for later.
- Don't share your antibiotic with others.
- Don't take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. This may delay the best treatment for you, make you even sicker, or cause side effects.
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