Totacillin

Main Ingredient: Ampicillin

Totacillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including sinusitis, strep throat, pneumonia, respiratory tract, ear infections, dental abscesses, and skin infections.

Totacillin may also be used to treat STDs like gonorrhea and syphilis, infections of the genital and urinary tract.

Totacillin kills bacteria by destroying the cell walls of the invading microorganisms.

However, antibiotics like Totacillin are not effective against viruses and fungi and there are a number of bacteria, the so-called super bugs,that are resistant to penicillin antibiotics including Totacillin.

Totacillin injection is used to treat more serious infections.

TOTACILLIN CAUTION

If you are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, check with your physician before taking Totacillin.

People with Cystic fibrosis are more prone to side effects from penicillin antibiotic like Totacillin.

Those who are using oral contraceptives should switch to other methods of contraceptives while taking Totacillin.

TOTACILLIN WARNING

If you have ever had asthma, hives, hay fever, or other allergic reaction to penicillin consult with your physician before taking Totacillin.

Stop taking Totacillin if you experience reactions such as rash, fever, itching, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and or sores on the genitals.

It is imperative to take Totacillin for the entire course your physician has prescribed. Even if you feel better, you should to continue taking Totacillin.

Tell your physician if you have ever had asthma, colitis, diabetes, or kidney or liver disease before taking Totacillin.

TOTACILLIN SIDE EFFECTS

Side effects of Totacillin may include upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, colitis, confusion, convulsions, dizziness, hives, liver problems and jaundice, fungal infections, rash, tooth discoloration in children, and appetite loss.

TOTACILLIN AND PREGNANCY

Totacillin is considered generally safe during pregnancy and breast-feeding. However, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your physician before taking Totacillin.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Totacillin as it could cause diarrhea in infants.

TOTACILLIN INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Totacillin with the following:

Antacids
Beta-blockers
Blood thinning drugs
Chloramphenicol
Erythromycin
NSAIDs like Aleve or ibuprofen
Oral contraceptives
Probenecid
Tetracycline
Do not take Totacillin with carbonated drinks or fruit juices.

Totacillin may cause vitamin deficiency. It is recommended to take daily multivitamins while taking Totacillin.

TOTACILLIN DOSES

ADULTS

500mg/day divided into 4 doses.

CHILDREN

22-45mg per pound of body weight per day, in 4 divided doses.

TOTACILLIN OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Totacillin overdose may include short breath, diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting.

If you suspect an Totacillin overdose, seek medical attention right away.

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