Oritavancin - Melinta Therapeutics
Alternative Names: KIMYRSA; LY-333328; LY-333328 diphosphate; Nuvocid; ORBACTIV; Oritavancin diphosphate; RamvocidLatest Information Update: 08 Sep 2025
At a glance
- Originator Eli Lilly and Company
- Developer Melinta Therapeutics; Menarini; The Medicines Company; Xediton Pharmaceuticals
- Class Antibacterials; Glycopeptides; Peptide antibiotics
- Mechanism of Action Cell wall inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Skin and soft tissue infections
- Phase II Bacteraemia
- No development reported Gram-positive infections
- Discontinued Anthrax; Clostridium difficile infections