ticarcillin/clavulanate potassium - injection, Timentin

1. Strep or Sore Throat Slideshow Pictures
2. Take the MRSA Quiz!
3. Infectious Mononucleosis Slideshow Pictures

GENERIC NAME: TICARCILLIN/CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM - INJECTION (tie-kar-SILL-in/KLAV-you-la-nate poh-tass-ee-um)

BRAND NAME(S): Timentin

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a combination of 2 drugs. Ticarcillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanate potassium is an enzyme inhibitor (beta-lactamase inhibitor) that helps the ticarcillin work better.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Need help identifying pills and medications? Use the pill identifier tool on RxList.