Side effect(s) of Ticarcillin

Review the side-effects of Ticarcillin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Heart- Deep vein thrombosis, inflammation of vein, vein irritation.

  Central Nervous System- Neurotoxicity-alters the normal activity of the nervous (eg, lethargy, neuromuscular irritability, hallucinations, convulsions, seizures).

  Skin- Itching, rash, hives.

  Eye- Itchy eyes.

  Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, nausea, antibiotic-associated diarrhea(AAD), vomiting.

  Genitourinary- Elevated creatinine or Blood Urea Nitrogen, inflammation of vagina.

  Blood- Anemia, bone marrow depression, increase in eosinophils, platelets, excessive bleeding.

  Liver- Transient hepatitis (elevated AST and ALT).

  Metabolic- Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, increased sodium and reduced potassium level in the blood.

  Miscellaneous- Fever, blood clot, hypersensitivity reactions, pain at site of injection.

Other Precautions :

Avoid long-term use, otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Drug Name : Ticarcillin

Ticarcillin(Ticarnic Vial) generic is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for infections caused by certain bacteria. It blocks the growth of the bacteria's cell wall, resulting in the death of the bacteria.