Review the side-effects of Oritavancin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea , nausea, vomiting
Nervous system: Dizziness, headache
Cardiovascular: Tachycardia
Skin: limb and subcutaneous abscess
Others: Injection-related side effects can occur
Lab abnormalities: Blood tests like ApTT, PT, INR and liver enzyme levels should be monitored
Caution should be exercised when oritavancin is given to a breastfeeding woman.
In case of overdose, supportive measures should be taken. It is unlikely to be removed from the blood by hemodialysis.
Patients should be assured that diarrhea is a common problem caused by antibacterial drugs including oritavancin, which usually resolves when the drug is discontinued. In case of severe watery or bloody diarrhea, patients should contact their healthcare provider.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea , nausea, vomiting
Nervous system: Dizziness, headache
Cardiovascular: Tachycardia
Skin: limb and subcutaneous abscess
Others: Injection-related side effects can occur
Lab abnormalities: Blood tests like ApTT, PT, INR and liver enzyme levels should be monitored
Other Precautions :
Pregnancy -should be used only if benefits are more than risk.Caution should be exercised when oritavancin is given to a breastfeeding woman.
In case of overdose, supportive measures should be taken. It is unlikely to be removed from the blood by hemodialysis.
Patients should be assured that diarrhea is a common problem caused by antibacterial drugs including oritavancin, which usually resolves when the drug is discontinued. In case of severe watery or bloody diarrhea, patients should contact their healthcare provider.
