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oritavancin diphosphate

oritavancin diphosphate (ORBACTIV) is a peptidoglycan inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — oritavancin diphosphate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Patents
0
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Data quality
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Quick answer

oritavancin diphosphate (ORBACTIV) is a peptidoglycan inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN oritavancin diphosphate
Brand ORBACTIV
Mechanism Peptidoglycan inhibitor
Target Peptidoglycan
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation POWDER

Mechanism of action

Peptidoglycan inhibitor

Primary target: Peptidoglycan

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is oritavancin diphosphate?

oritavancin diphosphate (ORBACTIV) is a peptidoglycan inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for oritavancin diphosphate?

ORBACTIV is a marketed brand name for oritavancin diphosphate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of oritavancin diphosphate?

oritavancin diphosphate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.