Ticarcillin Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Ticarcillin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Ticarcillin - for the Consumer

Ticarcillin/Clavulanate

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ticarcillin/Clavulanate:

Changes in taste and smell; diarrhea; gas; giddiness; headache; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; stomach pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; chest pain; dark or bloody urine; fever, chills, or sore throat; joint or muscle pain; persistent painful urination; red, swollen, or blistered skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain/cramps; swelling in the mouth; unusual bruising or bleeding; vaginal irritation or discharge; vein swelling or tenderness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Ticarcillin

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ticarcillin:

Changes in taste and smell; diarrhea; gas; giddiness; headache; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; stomach pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; chest pain; dark urine; fever, chills, or sore throat; joint or muscle pain; red, swollen, or blistered skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain/cramps; swelling in the mouth; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vaginal irritation or discharge; vein swelling or tenderness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .

Side Effects by Body System

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and pseudomembranous colitis.

Local

Local side effects have included injection site pain and induration. Vein irritation and phlebitis may occur when undiluted ticarcillin is injected directly.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions have included skin rashes, pruritus, urticaria, drug fever, and anaphylaxis.

Metabolic

Some studies show a positive correlation between the degree of hypokalemia, the dose of ticarcillin, and the serum BUN/creatinine ratio, suggesting dehydration and higher doses are risk factors for the development of ticarcillin-associated hypokalemia.

Metabolic abnormalities have included hypernatremia and hypokalemia.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia, and eosinophilia.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects have included elevations of SGOT and SGPT.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects may include convulsion or neuromuscular excitability with high doses.

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