What is TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE used for?

TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE (brand name VIBATIV) is a Electrolyte / Mineral indicated for Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus anginosus group (includes S. anginosus.

How does TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE work?

TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Telavancin is an antibacterial drug [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.4 ) ]..

What are the most common side effects of TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE the same as VIBATIV?

VIBATIV is a brand name for TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Electrolyte / Mineral

Brand names: VIBATIV

Intravenous

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Telavancin is an antibacterial drug [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.4 ) ].

Indications

Streptococcus pyogenes

Streptococcus agalactiae

Streptococcus anginosus group (includes S. anginosus

S. intermedius

and S. constellatus)

VIBATIV should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Intravenous Unfractionated Heparin Sodium ( 4.1
• 5.5
• 7.1 ) Known hypersensitivity to VIBATIV ( 4.2
• 5.6

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Decreased efficacy among patients treated for skin and skin structure infections with moderate/severe pre-existing renal impairment: Consider these data when selecting antibacterial therapy for patients with baseline CrCl ≤50 mL/min
1 ) Hypersensitivity reactions: Serious and potentially fatal hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic reactions, may occur after first or subsequent doses
7 ) Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea: May range from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis
8 ) QTc prolongation: Avoid use in patients at risk

Known Side Effects

5 documented side effects by frequency

Nausea

1-10%

Diarrhea

0.1-1%

Shortness of Breath

0.1-1%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

Rash

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE openFDA label JSON → TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FAERS adverse-event reports → TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of TELAVANCIN HYDROCHLORIDE

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intravenous