What happens if I overdose Ticarcillin/ clavulanate?
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Ticarcillin/ clavulanate:
Ticarcillin/ clavulanate is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Ticarcillin/ clavulanate at home, store Ticarcillin/ clavulanate as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Ticarcillin/ clavulanate out of the reach of children and away from pets.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Ticarcillin/ clavulanate?
Some medical conditions may interact with Ticarcillin/ clavulanate. 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 kidney problems, bleeding or clotting problems, heart failure, or abnormal blood electrolyte levels (eg, low blood potassium levels)
- if you have low blood volume or are dehydrated
- if you are on a low-salt diet
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ticarcillin/ clavulanate. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Anticoagulants (eg, heparin, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
- Probenecid because it may increase the risk of Ticarcillin/ clavulanate's side effects
- Tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because they may decrease Ticarcillin/ clavulanate's effectiveness
- Methotrexate because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Ticarcillin/ clavulanate
- Aminoglycosides (eg, gentamicin), mycophenolate, or oral contraceptives (eg, birth control pills) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Ticarcillin/ clavulanate
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ticarcillin/ clavulanate 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.
References
- DrugBank. "TICARCILLIN". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01607 (accessed September 17, 2018).
- MeSH. "Anti-Bacterial Agents". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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