Piperacillin: A broad-spectrum, semi-synthetic penicillin with bactericidal action via inhibition of cell wall and septum synthesis.
Tazobactam: A β-lactamase inhibitor that neutralizes many plasmid- and chromosomally-mediated enzymes responsible for penicillin resistance.
Together, the combination widens the antimicrobial spectrum to cover numerous β-lactamase–producing bacteria normally resistant to piperacillin alone.
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Piperacillin + Tazobactam Injection | Tazobac 2.25 IV Infusion
This combination product contains Piperacillin, a penicillin-class antibacterial, and Tazobactam, a β-lactamase inhibitor. It is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria in the following conditions:
Skin: Rash, pruritus, purpura
GI system: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, constipation
General/systemic: Fever, chills, injection-site reactions
Immune: Hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis (rare but serious)
Other reported: candidiasis, pseudomembranous colitis, hypoglycemia, myalgia, arthralgia, insomnia, phlebitis, hypotension, flushing, epistaxis
is Route: Intravenous infusion over 30 minutes.
Adults
Standard dose: 3.375 g every 6 hours (total 13.5 g/day: 12 g piperacillin + 1.5 g tazobactam).
Duration: Typically 7–10 days.
Nosocomial pneumonia: 4.5 g every 6 hours plus an aminoglycoside (total 18 g/day). Duration 7–14 days. Continue aminoglycoside if P. aeruginosa is isolated.
Pediatrics
≥9 months, ≤40 kg: 100 mg piperacillin + 12.5 mg tazobactam/kg every 8 hrs.
2–9 months: 80 mg piperacillin + 10 mg tazobactam/kg every 8 hrs.
40 kg: Use adult dosing.
Dosing for children with renal impairment has not been established.
Known hypersensitivity to penicillins, cephalosporins, or β-lactamase inhibitors.
Crosses the placenta. Insufficient human data to confirm risks of birth defects/miscarriage.
Piperacillin is excreted in breast milk; tazobactam excretion has not been studied. Effects on nursing infants and milk production are unknown.
Risk of serious hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid).
Severe cutaneous adverse reactions possible (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, TEN, DRESS, AGEP).
Hematologic effects (bleeding, leukopenia, neutropenia) – monitor blood counts in prolonged use.
May increase nephrotoxicity risk in critically ill patients. Monitor renal function.
Risk of Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea.
Use caution in patients with renal impairment, cystic fibrosis, or prolonged therapy.
Store powder at below 30°C, protected from light and moisture.
Keep out of reach of children.
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