Timentin (Injection)
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Timentin (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Timentin (Injection)
Timentin (Injection) Medication Classification
TICARCILLIN/CLAVULANIC ACID (Injection)
Timentin (Injection) Brandname
Timentin Novaplus, Timentin
Timentin (Injection) is used for the Treatment
Clavulanic Acid (klav-yoo-LAN-ik AS-id), Ticarcillin (tye-kar-SIL-in) Treats infections caused by bacteria. This medicine is an antibiotic.
When To Not Use Timentin (Injection)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ticarcillin/clavulanic acid or any penicillin medicine.
How Should You Use Timentin (Injection)
Injectable
- Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
- A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. It may also be given by a home health caregiver.
- You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.
- Never share your medicine with anyone. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or pharmacist for instructions.
Proper Timentin (Injection) Storage
Store Timentin (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Timentin (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Timentin (Injection)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using probenecid.
- Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet.
Timentin (Injection) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, electrolyte problems (such as high or low potassium or calcium in your blood), or a stiff neck or severe headache.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a cephalosporin antibiotic (such as Ceftin®, Cephalexin®, Keflex®, or Ceclor®) and about any other allergies you have.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.
Timentin (Injection) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
- Severe skin blistering, peeling, redness, or other rash
- Muscle weakness or twitching, irregular heartbeat
- Seizures, convulsions
- Severe diarrhea (watery or bloody), nausea, stomach cramps or bloating (may happen after you stop using Timentin®)
- Swelling, pain, or redness where the needle is inserted
- Unusual bleeding or bruising If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Mild diarrhea, nausea, gas
