Ticarced
(Ticarcillin and Clavulanic Acid 3.1g Vial)
INDICATIONS
- Septicemia (including Bacteremia)
- Lower Respiratory Infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Skin and Skin Structure Infections
- Uncomplicated and Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
- Gynecologic Infections (Endometritis)
- Intra-abdominal Infections (Peritonitis)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults:-
- Patients weighing more than 60kg: 3.1g every 4 or 6 hours.
- Patients weighing less than 60kg: 200-300mg/kg/day, given in divided doses every 4 or 6 hours.
- Intermittent IV infusion over 30 min.
- Duration of therapy depends upon the severity of infection but is typically 10-14 days; However, in difficult and complicated infections, more prolonged therapy may be required.
Cystic Fibrosis Infection: Johns Hopkins Medicine guideline 2014-2015
| Antibiotic Dose for Cystic Fibrosis Infection causes by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia | |
|---|---|
| Ticarcillin-Clavulanate | 3.1 g IV Q4H |
Antibiotic for Treatment of Incisional Surgical Site Infections: IDSA 2014
| Surgery of Intestinal or Genitourinary Tract | |
|---|---|
| Single-drug regimen | Ticarcillin-Clavulanate 3.1 g every 6 h IV |
Initial Antibiotic Therapy for Treatment of Osteomyelitis in Adults: American Academy of Family Physicians 2011
| Organism | Preferred regimens |
|---|---|
| Anaerobes | Ticarcillin/Clavulanate 3.1 g IV every 4 hours |
| Enterobacteriaceae (e.g., E.coli). quinolone-resistant | Ticarcillin/Clavulanate 3.1 g IV every 4 hours |