Ticotic Information

Ticotic is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Endocarditis. Secondary and off-label uses of Ticotic have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ticotic. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Ticotic include Rash, Itching or burning, Fever. Some other side effects of Ticotic have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Ticotic are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Ticotic has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ticotic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Ticotic have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Ticotic with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Ticotic, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Ticotic Benefits & Uses
Ticotic Dosage & How to Take
Ticotic Side Effects
Ticotic Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ticotic with Other Drugs
Ticotic Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ticotic
Ticotic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ticotic Benefits & Uses

Ticotic is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ticotic Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 10 mg/kg twice daily
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 10 mg/kg twice daily
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first dose should be given as 16 mg/kg

Ticotic Related Warnings

Is the use of Ticotic safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Ticotic during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Ticotic safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Ticotic on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Ticotic will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ticotic on the Kidneys?

Ticotic has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ticotic on the Liver?

Ticotic does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Ticotic on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Ticotic for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ticotic with Other Drugs

Ticotic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cisplatin

Cyclosporin

Amphotericin B

Ticotic Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ticotic unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Frequently asked Questions about Ticotic

Is this Ticotic habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Ticotic has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Ticotic, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ticotic can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ticotic only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Ticotic for mental disorders.

No

Ticotic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ticotic

It is safe to take Ticotic with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ticotic

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ticotic with alcohol.

Unknown