(TYE kar SIL in KLAV ue la nate poe TAS ee um) Brand: Timentin
• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to clavulanate potassium, ticarcillin or to any another penicillin antibiotic, such as amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin), ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), carbenicillin (Geocillin), dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen), oxacillin (Bactocill), penicillin (Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee K, Pfizerpen, V-Cillin K, Veetids), and others.
• Till using ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium speak your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex, and others, or if you have kidney malady, a bleeding or blood clotting mess, low levels of potassium in your blood, a history of any type of allergy, or if you are on a salt-restricted diet.
• Use this medicine for the entire length of time predesigned by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better till the infection is completely treated. Ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.
• Ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium can create birth control pills smaller effective. Use a second non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while using ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium.
• Ticarcillin is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called penicillins. Ticarcillin fights bacteria in the body.
• Clavulanate potassium is a form of clavulanic acid, which is similar to penicillin. Clavulanate potassium fights bacteria that is often resistant to penicillins and another antibiotics.
• The combination of ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium is used to treat much various infections caused by bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, bone and joint infections, severe vaginal infections, stomach infections, and skin infections.
• Ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to clavulanate potassium, ticarcillin, or to any another penicillin antibiotic, such as:
· amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin);
· ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen);
· carbenicillin (Geocillin);
· dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen);
· oxacillin (Bactocill); or
· penicillin (Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee K, Pfizerpen, V-Cillin K, Veetids, and others).
• If you have determined conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely use this medicine. Till using ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex, and others), or if you have:
· kidney disease;
· a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
· an electrolyte imbalance such as low levels of potassium in your blood;
· a history of any type of allergy; or
· if you are on a salt-restricted diet.
• FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• Ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium can create birth control pills smaller effective. Use a second non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while using ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium.
• It is not known whether ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Use this medicine exactly as it was predesigned for you. Do not use the medicine in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the instructions on your prescription label.
• Ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor, nurse, or another healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be shown how to use your medication at house. Do not self-inject this medication if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles, IV tubing, and another items used in giving the medicine.
• Ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium should be mixed with a liquid (diluent) till injecting it. Do not mix the medication before you are ready to give yourself an injection.
• Ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium is generally given for 10 to 14 days, depending on the infection being treated. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• Use every disposable needle only one time. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Hold this container out of the reach of children and pets.
• To be certain this medicine is not causing deleterious effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
• Use this medicine for the entire length of time predesigned by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better till the infection is completely treated. Ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.
• This medicine can reason you to have unusual results with determined medical trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium.
• Store unmixed ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium, and the liquid diluent, at cold room temperature.
• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, skip the missed doze and use the medication at the following regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.
• Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, hyperactivity, or seizure (convulsions).
• Antibiotic medicines can reason diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medication to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
· diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
· blood in your urine, feeling an urgent need to urinate, painful or difficult urination;
· light bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
· dry mouth, heighten thirst, confusion, heighten urination, muscle pain or weakness, quick heart course, feeling light-headed, fainting;
· fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
· fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
· chest pain; or
· seizure (convulsions).
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· mild diarrhea, gas, stomach pain;
· nausea or vomiting;
· joint or muscle pain;
· headache;
· skin rash or itching;
· pain, swelling, or burning where the injection was given; or
· vaginal yeast infection (itching or discharge).
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• There may be another drugs that can affect ticarcillin and clavulanate potassium. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about ticarcillin and clavulanate.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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