Piperacillin/Tazobactam Antibiotice
This medicine is an antibiotic that combines piperacillin and tazobactam to kill many types of bacteria that cause infections in adults and children.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
4 g / 0.5 g
Active Ingredient
Piperacillin sodium
Manufacturer
Antibiotice SA
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor or nurse will determine your dose based on your age, weight, and infection. For adults and adolescents over 12, it's typically 4 g/0.5 g every 6-8 hours into a vein. For children aged 2-12, the dose depends on their weight and type of infection, given every 6 or 8 hours into a vein.
Method
This medicine is given as a drip into one of your veins over 30 minutes by a doctor or nurse.
Important
The highest single dose for children should not exceed 4 g/0.5 g. The doctor will determine your maximum daily dose, typically up to 18 g total for adults and adolescents.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Yeast infections
- •Headache or trouble sleeping
- •Stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, constipation, or indigestion
- •Rash or itching
- •Fever or pain/redness at the injection site
- •Low numbers of certain blood cells (platelets, red blood cells, or some white blood cells)
- •Abnormal blood tests (for liver, kidney function, or blood clotting)
- •Low potassium or low blood sugar
- •Seizures
- •Low blood pressure, inflamed veins (tenderness or redness), or general skin redness
- •Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Joint and muscle pain, chills
- •Nosebleeds, severe colon inflammation, or mouth sores
- •Severe skin peeling all over the body (toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- •Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or other body parts
- •Shortness of breath, wheezing, or breathing problems
- •Serious allergic reactions
- •Liver inflammation
- •New or worsening infection symptoms
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to piperacillin, tazobactam, or any similar antibiotics like penicillins or cephalosporins.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have or get severe diarrhea, and do not take anti-diarrhea medicine without talking to your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have low potassium, kidney problems, liver problems, or are on dialysis.
- Taking this medicine with vancomycin can increase the risk of kidney damage.
- Tell your doctor if you take blood thinners or experience unexpected bleeding during treatment.
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- Inform your doctor if you have seizures during treatment.
- Contact your doctor if you think you have a new or worsening infection.
- Stop taking this medicine and seek urgent medical help if you develop severe skin reactions like rashes with blisters, peeling skin, or fever.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you have fever, swollen lymph nodes, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, bruising, or rash, as these could be signs of a serious immune system disorder.
- This medicine is not recommended for children under 2 years old due to limited safety data.