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Ticarcillin
Generic Name: Ticarcillin (tie-car-SIH-lin)
Brand Name: Ticar
Ticarcillin is used for:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.
Ticarcillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by blocking the growth of the bacteria"s cell wall, resulting in the death of the bacteria.
Do NOT use Ticarcillin if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Ticarcillin or penicillin antibiotics
(eg, amoxicillin)
- you are taking a tetracycline antibiotic (eg, doxycycline)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Ticarcillin :Some medical conditions may interact with Ticarcillin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to a cephalosporin (eg, cephalexin) or other beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)
- if you have kidney problems, bleeding or clotting problems, or abnormal blood electrolyte levels, or if you are dehydrated
- if you are on a low salt diet
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ticarcillin . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline)
because the effectiveness of Ticarcillin may be decreased
- Anticoagulants (eg,
warfarin) because effectiveness may be decreased or the risk of side effects may be increased by Ticarcillin
- Heparin or methotrexate because the risk of side effects may be increased by Ticarcillin
- Aminoglycosides (eg, gentamicin) or oral contraceptives (birth control pills) because effectiveness may be decreased by Ticarcillin
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ticarcillin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Ticarcillin :Use Ticarcillin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Ticarcillin is usually administered as an injection at your doctor"s office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Ticarcillin at home, carefully
follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
- If Ticarcillin contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
- To clear up your infection completely, continue using Ticarcillin for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
- If you miss a dose of Ticarcillin , use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ticarcillin .
Important safety information:
- This
medicine is effective only against bacteria. It is not effective for treating viral infections (eg, the common cold)
- It is important to use Ticarcillin for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Ticarcillin and increase the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Ticarcillin and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
- Long-term or repeated use of Ticarcillin may cause a second infection. Your doctor may want to change your medicine to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of a second infection occur.
- If severe diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, or bloody stools occur, contact your doctor immediately. This could be a symptom of a serious side effect requiring immediate medical attention. Do not treat diarrhea without consulting your doctor.
- Ticarcillin may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets)
in
your blood. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark, tarry stools to your doctor.
- Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Ticarcillin .
- Ticarcillin may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Ticarcillin .
- LAB TESTS, including kidney or liver function tests, complete blood cell counts, or blood electrolyte levels, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Use Ticarcillin with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10 years of age who have diarrhea or a stomach or bowel infection.
- Ticarcillin may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pill. To prevent
pregnancy, be sure to use an additional form of birth control while using Ticarcillin .
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ticarcillin during pregnancy. It is unknown if Ticarcillin is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Ticarcillin , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Ticarcillin :All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Changes in taste and smell; diarrhea; gas; giddiness; headache; nausea;
pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; stomach pain; vomiting. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the
mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; chest pain; dark urine; fever, chills, or sore throat; joint or muscle pain; red, swollen, or blistered skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain/cramps; swelling in the mouth; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vaginal irritation or discharge; vein swelling or tenderness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms may include agitation; confusion;
hallucinations; seizures; severe excitability; tremor; unconsciousness.
Proper storage of Ticarcillin :Ticarcillin is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Ticarcillin at home, store Ticarcillin as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Ticarcillin out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Ticarcillin , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Ticarcillin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ticarcillin . If you have
questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
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