Ticaclav

by Stallion

Active ingredients: Ticarcillin, Ticarcillin and Clavulanic Acid

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About Ticarcillin and Clavulanic Acid

Broad-spectrum Penicillin

Uses

Severe infections due to pseudomonas and proteus species in hospitalised patients, proven or suspected infections in patients with impaired or suppressed host defences.

How to take it

Adults: 3.2 gm 6-8 hourly by intermittent IV infusion. Max 3.2 gm 4 hourly. Children: Neonates, 80 mg/kg 12 hourly. Others, 80 mg/kg six to eight hourly. Child above 40 kg, adult dose. All by intermittent IV infusion. Septicaemia: Adults: >60 kg: 300 mg/kg/day ticarcillin given every 4 hr. <60 kg: 200-300 mg/kg/day ticarcillin given every 4-6 hr. Children: >3 mth & <60 kg: 50 mg/kg/day ticarcillin given every 4 hr. >3 mth & <60 kg: 3.2 gm every 4 hr. Bone infection: Adults: >60 kg: 300 mg/kg/day ticarcillin given every 4 hr. <60 kg: 200-300 mg/kg/day ticarcillin given every 4-6 hr. Children: >3 mth & <60 kg: 50 mg/kg/day ticarcillin given every 4-6 hr. >3 mth & <60 kg: 3.2 gm every 4-6 hr.…

Side effects

Hypersensitivity, GI upset. Rarely, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, haematological and CNS effects, hypokalaemia, pseudomembranous colitis.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to penicillins, cephalosporins or other beta-Iactams. Precautions: Severe hepatic dysfunction. Moderate or severe renal impairment.

Advice

This medication is to be administered by injection or infusion only. Contact prescriber if there is burning/swelling/redness/pain at infusion site or if there is chest tightness, chest pain, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, persistent diarrhoea or abdominal pain, fever, chills, unhealed sores, rash, hives, swelling of lips or mouth, bloody stool or urine, muscle pain, mouth sores, white plaques in vagina or mouth, fatigue, purulent vaginal discharge. Take sufficient amount of fluids (2-3 litres per day) to maintain hydration, unless restricted by the prescriber.

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Interactions with Ticarcillin and Clavulanic Acid

Probenecid.

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