Tazopen 2.252gm+0.25gm
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Tazopen 2.25 does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Tazopen 2.25 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Tazopen 2.25 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is n... View More |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Tazopen 2.25 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate an... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Tazopen 2.25 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tazopen 2.25 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Tazopen 2.25 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tazopen 2.25 may not be nee... View More |
Introduction
Tazopen 2.25 is a combination of two antibiotics. It is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It fights against the infection by killing ... View More
Uses of Tazopen 2.25
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Tazopen 2.25
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Allergic reaction
How to use Tazopen 2.25
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Tazopen 2.25 works
Tazopen 2.25 is a combination of two medicines: Piperacillin and Tazobactum. Piperacillin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the ... View More
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Tazopen 2.25 may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdo... View More
- Stop taking Tazopen 2.25 and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulti... View More
Indication
Septicaemia, Nosocomial pneumonia
Administration
Reconstitution Reconstitute initially (2.25 g in 10 mL, 4.5 g in 20 mL) w/ water for inj, glucose 5% or NaCl 0.9%, then further dilute to 50-150 mL w/ ... View More
Adult Dose
Intravenous Nosocomial pneumonia Adult: Each vial contains 4.5 g (piperacillin 4 g and tazobactam 0.5 g): 4.5 g 6 hrly for 5-14 days by infusion over ... View More
Child Dose
Intravenous Child: Usually <40 kg: 240–300 mg PIP/kg/day 8 hourly Alternatively Nosocomial pneumonia Child: 2-12 yr 90 mg/kg (piperacillin 80 mg/k... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Haemodialysis patients: 2.25 g 12 hrly; additional dose of 0.75 g after each dialysis session. CAPD: 2.25 g 12 hrly. CrCl (ml/min) Do... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Piperacillin has an antimicrobial activity against a wide range of gm-ve organisms including K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, Enterobacteriaceae and agains... View More
Precaution
Pregnancy and lactation, pseudomembranous colitis. Assess hematopoietic function periodically. Perform periodic electrolyte determinations in patients w... View More
Side Effect
>10% Diarrhea (7-11%) 1-10% Constipation (1-8%),Headache (1-8%),Insomnia (4-7%),Nausea (2-7%),Fever (2-5%),Oral candidiasis (2-4%),Rash (2-4%),Vomi... View More
Interaction
Interacts w/ high doses of heparin, oral anticoagulants or other drugs that affect blood coagulation or thrombocyte function. Prolongs the neuromuscular... View More
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