LAVITAZO-4.5

Description

Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection is categorized under the ‘Antibiotics’ class of medications, mainly utilized for treating bacterial infections. It is effective in addressing various types of hospital-acquired pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia, urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin and soft tissue infections (such as diabetic foot ulcers), and uterine infections. A bacterial infection arises when harmful bacteria proliferate within the body, leading to illness. These infections can affect any body part and multiply rapidly.

How Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection Work?

Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection consists of two components: Piperacillin (a penicillin antibiotic) and Tazobactam (a beta-lactamase inhibitor). Piperacillin falls under the category of ‘Penicillin antibiotics.’ It demonstrates bactericidal properties (the ability to eliminate bacteria) against both gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic (requiring oxygen for survival) and anaerobic (able to survive with little or no oxygen) bacteria. It functions by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) within the bacterial cell wall, inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Tazobactam acts as a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Beta-lactamases are enzymes produced by bacteria that confer multi-resistance to β-lactam antibiotics, which include penicillins and cephalosporins. In Piperacillin+tazobactam, Tazobactam stops bacteria from degrading Piperacillin.

Direction To Use and Its Side Effects

Piperacillin+tazobactam will be given by a healthcare provider. As with any medication, Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection can lead to side effects, although not everyone experiences them. Common side effects associated with Piperacillin+tazobactam include nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, headaches, and difficulties with sleep. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly. 

Precautions To Be Taken

• Make sure to share your medical history with the doctor, particularly if you have any allergic reactions to antibiotics.
• Additionally, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney conditions, bleeding disorders, or seizure disorders before using Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection.
• Avoid using Piperacillin+tazobactam while receiving live bacterial vaccines (such as the typhoid vaccine), as it may interfere with the effectiveness of the vaccines.
• Piperacillin+tazobactam should only be utilized during pregnancy if advised by a physician.
• It is also minimally excreted into breast milk; thus, consulting your doctor is recommended if you are pregnant or nursing before taking Piperacillin+tazobactam.

Note: The above product description contains only educational information and does not claim anything. Therefore, must inform your doctor before taking Piperacillin and Tazobactum Injection.