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Brand: Timentin
Timentin is a combination antibiotic medication containing ticarcillin, a semi-synthetic penicillin, and clavulanate potassium, a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, particularly those caused by bacteria resistant to standard penicillins. Clavulanate potassium enhances ticarcillin's effectiveness by preventing bacteria from breaking it down.
For the treatment of bacterial infections, including lower respiratory tract infections, bone and joint infections, skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, gynecological infections, and intra-abdominal infections.
Outcome:
Increased ticarcillin levels
Mechanism:
Reduced renal excretion of ticarcillin
Outcome:
Increased bleeding risk
Mechanism:
Additive effects on platelet function
Outcome:
Reduced ticarcillin absorption
Mechanism:
Chelation of ticarcillin in the gut
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release injectable formulation (2025, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and emerging resistance patterns, there is a 20% likelihood of increased restrictions on Timentin use within the next 5 years.
Antibiotic, Beta-lactam combination
Penicillin and Beta-lactamase Inhibitor