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Oritavancin Injection

(or it'' a van' sin)

Brand Name(s): Orbactiv®

WHY is this medicine prescribed?

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.

Are there OTHER USES for this medicine?

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

HOW should this medicine be used?

Oritavancin injection comes as a powder to be mixed with liquid and given through a needle or catheter placed in your vein. It is usually injected slowly over 3 hours as a one-time dose by a doctor or nurse.

You may experience a reaction while you receive a dose of oritavancin. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms while you receive oritavancin: sudden reddening of the face, neck, upper chest, or other body part; itching; rash; and hives. Your doctor may slow or stop the infusion until your symptoms improve.

You should begin to feel better after receiving treatment with oritavancin injection. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, call your doctor.

What SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS should I follow?

Before using oritavancin injection,

  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to oritavancin, dalbavancin (Dalvance), telavancin (Vibativ), vancomycin (Vancocin), any other medications, or any of the ingredients in oritavancin injection. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.

  • tell your doctor if you are receiving heparin injection. Your doctor will probably stop your heparin for at least 5 days after receiving oritavancin injection.

  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), . Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.

  • tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions.

  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

What SPECIAL DIETARY instructions should I follow?

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

What SIDE EFFECTS can this medicine cause?

Oritavancin injection may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • redness and swelling at the infusion site
  • tachycardia

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

  • severe diarrhea (watery or bloody stools) that may occur with or without fever and stomach cramps (may occur up to 2 months or more after your treatment)
  • swelling of the lips, face, hands, or legs, itching, hives, rash, wheezing
  • signs of new skin infections such as a new painful, red, swollen area on your skin

Oritavancin injection may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while receiving this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

What should I do in case of OVERDOSE?

In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.

What OTHER INFORMATION should I know?

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.

Before having any laboratory test within 5 days of receiving oritavancin, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you have received this medication.

If you still have symptoms of infection after you finishing your treatment with oritavancin injection, call your doctor.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

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Dear patient

I am excited to announce that I will be relocating my practice to Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates. Starting November 4, 2024, my new address will be:

5115 Fannin, Suite 801
Houston, TX 77004

Please note that my phone number and fax number will also change to the following:
24-Hour Telephone: 713-441-1100
Fax: 713-790-2643
Clinical Support Telephone (M-F, 8-5): 713-441-3515

I am excited about caring for you in my new office and hope you will make the transition with me. I will also continue to refill your medications as I have in the past. To assist, please provide your pharmacy with my new contact information.

Please consider checking your prescription refills to verify that you have enough medication on hand to last you until your next visit. Please note that your medical records will remain at my former office until you authorize their transfer. If you choose for me to continue providing your medical care, please complete and sign the enclosed “Authorization for Release of Medical Records” form and fax it to 713-790-2643. Once we receive your authorization, we will be happy to process the request for you.

Thank you for entrusting me with your medical care. My new team and I are dedicated to making this transition as seamless as possible. For help scheduling an appointment and transitioning your care, please call my new office number above.

I look forward to continuing your care at my new location.

Sincerely,
Gopi A. Shah, MD

Dear patient

Dr. Albert Raizner, Dr. Michael Raizner, and Dr. Mohamed El-Beheary are excited to announce that our practice, Interventional Cardiology Associates, will merge with Houston Cardiovascular Associates on November 1, 2024.

Our new offices are similarly located in Houston, near the Texas Medical Center and in Sugar Land. Our in-hospital care will continue at Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center and Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Importantly, our new offices expand our services with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Our core values will always be, as they began over 40 years ago when Dr. Albert Raizner founded ICA:

Integrity – Compassion – Accountability

Our new address and contact information are:

Your medical records are confidential and remain available at our new locations. We consider it a privilege to serve as your cardiologists and look forward to your continuing with us. However, should you desire to transfer to another physician, you may request a copy of your records by contacting us at our new addresses and phone numbers listed above.

We thank you for your trust and loyalty. As always, we will continue to be here to take care of you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Dr. Albert Raizner,
Dr. Michael Raizner,
Dr. Mohamed El-Beheary