Timentin - Ticarcillin And Clavulanate Potassium - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Timentin.
• Timentin
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Timentin Storage Instructions

• Prior to reconstitution store at room temperature.
• After reconstitution, the vial can be refrigerated for 3 days.
• Refrigerate piggyback or infusion device.
• Warm to room temperature before infusing.
• Check expiration date.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea, or vomiting as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor.
• Other side effects that have been reported with this medication include headache, trouble sleeping, swollen tongue, ringing in the ears, tingling of the hands or feet, fever and dizziness.
• Inform your doctor if these become bothersome.
• The site where the injection is given may be red and irritated for a few days.
• Notify your doctor if the irritation continues or becomes worse.
• Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (for example, oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
• An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction include.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include seizures.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given intravenously.
• It is diluted in fluid and infused slowly into a vein over 20 to 30 minutes.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by using the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night as directed.
• Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Read Before Using Timentin (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Timentin Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Make sure needles, tubing and supplies are stored safely and disposed of properly.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of serious bacterial infections.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all the medications you take (prescription and nonprescription) especially of.