Piperacillin/Tazobactam Noridem
This medicine is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections in the body, including infections in the lungs, urinary tract, abdomen, skin, and blood.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
2 g / 0.25 g
Active Ingredient
Piperacillin sodium
Manufacturer
Noridem Enterprises Limited
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults and children over 12 is 4 g/0.5 g of piperacillin/tazobactam given every 6 to 8 hours. Your doctor will determine your exact dose.
Method
This medicine is given to you by a doctor or nurse as a drip (infusion) into a vein, usually over 30 minutes.
Important
Up to 16 g/2 g (piperacillin/tazobactam) per day for adults and children over 12, as determined by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
- •Rash, itching
- •Headache, trouble sleeping
- •Fungal infection
- •Fever, reaction at the injection site
RARE
- •Seizures (convulsions)
- •Severe skin rashes, including blistering and peeling skin (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- •Serious allergic reactions with swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or difficulty breathing
- •Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Changes in blood cell counts (e.g., low white blood cells, increased bleeding or bruising)
- •Kidney problems or liver inflammation
- •Feeling disoriented or confused
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to piperacillin, tazobactam, penicillin, or any similar antibiotics. Always tell your doctor about all your allergies.
- If you experience severe or persistent diarrhea, especially if it comes with fever or weakness, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take other anti-diarrhea medicines without consulting your doctor.
- Your doctor may perform regular blood and kidney tests if you have kidney or liver problems, or low potassium levels.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially blood thinners, other antibiotics (like vancomycin), or methotrexate, as they can interact with this medicine.
- If you have seizures or notice signs of a new or worsening infection, tell your doctor or nurse right away.