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Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate

Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate is a Lipoglycopeptide antibiotic Small molecule drug developed by Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI). Also known as: Oritavancin Diphosphate.

Oritavancin diphosphate is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis in Gram-positive bacteria.

Oritavancin diphosphate is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis in Gram-positive bacteria. Used for Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI).

At a glance

Generic nameSingle-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate
Also known asOritavancin Diphosphate
SponsorMelinta Therapeutics, Inc.
Drug classLipoglycopeptide antibiotic
TargetLipid II
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Diseases
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Oritavancin diphosphate binds to the cell wall precursor lipid II, preventing the incorporation of D-alanyl-D-alanine into the cell wall, ultimately leading to cell lysis and death. This mechanism of action is specific to Gram-positive bacteria, making it effective against a range of pathogens, including MRSA.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate

What is Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate?

Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate is a Lipoglycopeptide antibiotic drug developed by Melinta Therapeutics, Inc., indicated for Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI).

How does Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate work?

Oritavancin diphosphate is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis in Gram-positive bacteria.

What is Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate used for?

Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate is indicated for Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI).

Who makes Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate?

Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate is developed by Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. (see full Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. pipeline at /company/melinta-therapeutics-inc).

Is Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate also known as anything else?

Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate is also known as Oritavancin Diphosphate.

What drug class is Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate in?

Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate belongs to the Lipoglycopeptide antibiotic class. See all Lipoglycopeptide antibiotic drugs at /class/lipoglycopeptide-antibiotic.

What development phase is Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate in?

Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate?

Common side effects of Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate include Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Infusion site reaction.

What does Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate target?

Single-Dose IV Oritavancin Diphosphate targets Lipid II and is a Lipoglycopeptide antibiotic.

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