TICARCILLIN Meaning and
Definition
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Ticarcillin is a broad-spectrum, penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It belongs to the group of extended-spectrum penicillins and is primarily effective against gram-negative bacteria, although it also has some activity against gram-positive bacteria.
Ticarcillin is administered intravenously or intramuscularly and works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, thus killing or preventing the growth of susceptible bacteria. It is commonly used to treat infections such as skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, and septicemia.
This antibiotic is often combined with clavulanic acid as ticarcillin-clavulanate (co-ticarcillin) to enhance its effectiveness against beta-lactamase-producing bacteria, which are capable of breaking down the antibiotic. The addition of clavulanic acid helps to inhibit beta-lactamase enzymes, allowing ticarcillin to exert its antimicrobial effect.
Ticarcillin is generally well-tolerated, although it may cause common side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and skin rashes. Rarely, more serious adverse reactions such as severe allergic reactions or liver problems may occur, requiring immediate medical attention.
As with all antibiotics, it is important to use ticarcillin judiciously, following the prescribed dose and duration of treatment to minimize the development of antibiotic resistance.
Common Misspellings for TICARCILLIN
- ricarcillin
- ficarcillin
- gicarcillin
- yicarcillin
- 6icarcillin
- 5icarcillin
- tucarcillin
- tjcarcillin
- tkcarcillin
- tocarcillin
- t9carcillin
- t8carcillin
- tixarcillin
- tivarcillin
- tifarcillin
- tidarcillin
- ticzrcillin
- ticsrcillin
- ticwrcillin
- ticqrcillin
Etymology of TICARCILLIN
The word "Ticarcillin" is derived from its chemical structure. It is a combination of "ti" which represents thienamycin, "car" which refers to a carboxylic acid, and "cillin" which is a suffix denoting a class of antibiotics known as penicillins. Ticarcillin is a semisynthetic penicillin-type antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacteria.
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