Synonyms: Kimyrsa® | LY-333328 | LY333328 | Orbactiv®
oritavancin is an approved drug (FDA (2014), EMA (2015))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Oritavancin is a semi-synthetic glycopeptide antibacterial drug [1]. It is structurally related to vancomycin, and likewise is active against several Gram-positive organisms including methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Like dalbavancin, it offers the option of single-dose administration.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Oritavancin (administered as a diphosphate formulation) is approved to treat severe skin infections. In March 2021 the FDA approved Kimyrsa as a single one hour infusion, indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by susceptible isolates of designated Gram-positive microorganisms (including MRSA). In clinical trial NCT01252719 the one hour Kimyrsa infusion was compared to a 3 hour Orbactiv infusion or 7-10 days of twice-daily i.v. vancomycin [2]. |
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Clinical Trial ID | Title | Type | Source | Comment | References |
NCT01252732 | Oritavancin Versus IV Vancomycin for the Treatment of Patients With Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection | Phase 3 Interventional | The Medicines Company | 2-3 | |
NCT01252719 | Oritavancin Versus IV Vancomycin for the Treatment of Patients With Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection | Phase 3 Interventional | The Medicines Company | 2-3 |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com European Medicines Agency (EMA) |