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Timentin Iso-Osmotic is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of serious bacterial infections.
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timentin Iso-Osmotic
Uses
Timentin Iso-Osmotic is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of serious bacterial infections.
Storage
- Prior to reconstitution store at room temperature.
- After reconstitution, the vial can be refrigerated for 3 days.
- Refrigerate piggyback or infusion device.
- Warm to room temperature before infusing.
- Check expiration date.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include seizures.
How To Use
- Timentin Iso-Osmotic is given intravenously.
- It is diluted in fluid and infused slowly into a vein over 20 to 30 minutes.
- Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
- Do this by using the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night as directed.
- Continue to use Timentin Iso-Osmotic until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
- Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.
Side Effects
- Timentin Iso-Osmotic may cause diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea, or vomiting as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor.
- Other side effects that have been reported with Timentin Iso-Osmotic include headache, trouble sleeping, swollen tongue, ringing in the ears, tingling of the hands or feet, fever and dizziness.
- Inform your doctor if these become bothersome.
- The site where the injection is given may be red and irritated for a few days.
- Notify your doctor if the irritation continues or becomes worse.
- Use of Timentin Iso-Osmotic for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
- An allergic reaction to Timentin Iso-Osmotic is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have: any other illnesses, any allergies (especially to penicillin or other antibiotics).
- Timentin Iso-Osmotic should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Since small amounts of Timentin Iso-Osmotic are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
- If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all the medications you take (prescription and nonprescription) especially of: probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, warfarin, anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or aspirin, tetracyclines.
- Timentin Iso-Osmotic may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
- Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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