Piperacillin/Tazobactam Sandoz
Piperacillin/Tazobactam Sandoz is an antibiotic that helps fight various bacterial infections in adults and children, including those caused by bacteria that are usually hard to treat.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
2 g / 0.25 g
Active Ingredient
Piperacillin sodium
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The typical dose for adults and children over 12 is 4 g/0.5 g every 6-8 hours. For children aged 2-12, the dose is based on their weight and given every 6 or 8 hours.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give you this medicine as a drip into a vein (infusion) over 30 minutes.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults and children is generally 16 g of piperacillin and 2 g of tazobactam.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Yeast infection
- •Changes in blood test results
- •Headache
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, constipation, indigestion
- •Increased liver enzymes
- •Rash, itching
- •Abnormal kidney test results
- •Fever, reaction at injection site
RARE
- •Low potassium or blood sugar
- •Seizures
- •Low blood pressure, vein inflammation
- •Reddening of skin, skin sores, hives
- •Muscle and joint pain
- •Chills
- •Severe changes in blood cell counts, bruising, nosebleeds
- •Severe colon infection, mouth sores
- •Severe allergic skin reactions (e.g., blistering, skin peeling)
- •Liver problems, yellow skin or eyes
- •Kidney failure or problems
- •Confusion
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to piperacillin, tazobactam, penicillin, or similar antibiotics.
- Tell your doctor right away if you get severe or lasting diarrhea during or after treatment.
- If you have kidney or liver problems, or low potassium in your blood, your doctor will need to check your dose and condition closely.
- Tell your doctor if you have seizures while taking this medicine.
- Get urgent medical help if you have a fever, swollen glands, feel weak, dizzy, short of breath, bruise easily, or have a rash, as these could be signs of a very serious immune reaction (HLH).
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- This medicine is not for children younger than 2 years.