Piperacillin/Tazobactam Stada
This medicine contains two substances, piperacillin and tazobactam, which together kill many types of bacteria and help your body fight infections.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
2 g / 0.25 g
Active Ingredient
Piperacillin sodium
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and teenagers over 12 years old usually receive 4 grams of piperacillin and 0.5 grams of tazobactam into a vein every 6–8 hours.
Method
The medicine is given directly into a vein as a drip (infusion), which takes about 30 minutes.
Important
Your doctor will decide your exact maximum dose. Generally, up to 16 grams of piperacillin and 2 grams of tazobactam can be given per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
COMMON
- •Yeast infection
COMMON
- •Changes in blood test results (e.g., decrease in platelets or red blood cells, rise in liver enzymes, changes in kidney tests, prolonged blood clotting time).
COMMON
- •Headache, trouble sleeping
COMMON
- •Stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, constipation, indigestion
COMMON
- •Rash, itching
COMMON
- •Fever, reaction at the injection site
RARE
- •Serious changes in blood test results (e.g., very low white blood cells or potassium, nosebleeds, easy bruising, problems with all blood cell types).
RARE
- •Seizures
RARE
- •Low blood pressure, vein inflammation (tenderness or redness of the vein), skin redness.
RARE
- •Liver problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes.
RARE
- •Joint and muscle pain, chills
RARE
- •Severe colon inflammation, inflammation of the mouth lining.
RARE
- •Severe skin reactions, including blisters or widespread skin peeling.
RARE
- •Kidney problems.
RARE
- •A lung disease where certain white blood cells increase in the lungs.
RARE
- •Confusion, disorientation.
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to piperacillin, tazobactam, other penicillins, or similar antibiotics.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you develop severe rashes (like blisters, skin peeling), swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, shortness of breath, yellowing of your skin or eyes, or other severe allergic reactions.
- Report immediately to your doctor if you experience severe or persistent diarrhea with fever or weakness.
- Tell your doctor if you have unexpected shortness of breath, blood in your urine, nosebleeds, or bruising, or if you are diagnosed with an immune system problem like hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) with symptoms like fever, swollen glands, weakness, dizziness, and rash.
- If your blood potassium level is low.
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- If you have kidney or liver diseases, or if you are on dialysis.
- If you are also taking another antibiotic called vancomycin.
- If you are taking blood-thinning medicines.
- If you experience seizures during treatment.
- If your infection gets worse or you get a new infection.