Piperacillin + Tazobactum is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Piperacillin + Tazobactum is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
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.
Piperacillin + Tazobactum should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Piperacillin + Tazobactum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Piperacillin + Tazobactum habit forming or addictive?
Piperacillin + Tazobactum does not cause addiction.
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.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1033-1034
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 724
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zosyn® (piperacillin and tazobactam)
