Piperacillin + Tazobactum Benefits & Uses

Piperacillin + Tazobactum is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Piperacillin + Tazobactum 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3.37 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 3 g piperacillin and 0.375 g tazobactam
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 3 g piperacillin and 0.375 g tazobactam
Adult	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3.37 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 3 g piperacillin and 0.375 g tazobactam
Geriatric	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3.37 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 3 g piperacillin and 0.375 g tazobactam
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 3 g piperacillin and 0.375 g tazobactam

Piperacillin + Tazobactum Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Piperacillin + Tazobactum is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Increased Liver Enzymes
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Insomnia
Headache
Urticaria

Unknown

Hepatitis
Dizziness
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Piperacillin + Tazobactum Related Warnings

Is the use of Piperacillin + Tazobactum safe for pregnant women?

Piperacillin + Tazobactum is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Piperacillin + Tazobactum safe during breastfeeding?

Piperacillin + Tazobactum does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Piperacillin + Tazobactum on the Kidneys?

Piperacillin + Tazobactum rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Piperacillin + Tazobactum on the Liver?

Piperacillin + Tazobactum is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Piperacillin + Tazobactum on the Heart?

You can take Piperacillin + Tazobactum without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Piperacillin + Tazobactum with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Warfarin

Apixaban

Doxycycline

Amikacin

Piperacillin + Tazobactum Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Asthma
Ulcerative Colitis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Asthma
Cystic Fibrosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Hemophilia

Frequently asked Questions about Piperacillin + Tazobactum

Is this Piperacillin + Tazobactum habit forming or addictive?

Piperacillin + Tazobactum does not cause addiction.

Piperacillin + Tazobactum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Piperacillin + Tazobactum

You can take Piperacillin + Tazobactum with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Piperacillin + Tazobactum

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Piperacillin + Tazobactum with alcohol will be.