Piperacillin-Tazobactum Inj

Piperacillin – Tazobactum Injection – A combination of penicillin antibiotic, Piperacillin & Tazobactum is taken into use in the treatment of a wide variety of infections caused by bacteria including skin infections, stomach infections, severe urine infections, pneumonia, and some other bacterial infections. It works by killing and blocking the growth of bacteria in the body that causes infections.

Appropriate Usage of Piperacillin – Tazobactum Injection

Piperacillin-Tazobactum Injection is injected as an infusion in the vein. The first dosage of the injectable is given by the doctor only. After that, it can be self-treated with the proper instructions given by a doctor or health expert. Read the medication guides carefully and follow all the directions of the doctor and the directions given on the prescription label. Prepare an injection when it is the actual time to get injected. Talk to the doctor if it becomes quite difficult to understand the instructions.

Necessary Doctor Consultations Before Injecting the Injection

One must inform the doctor if he ever had:

• allergic reactions to similar antibiotics
• kidney diseases
• low levels of potassium in the blood
• blood clotting disorder
• cystic fibrosis

Females must familiarize their doctor if they are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant or talk to their gynecologist.

Precautions to Take Before Using Piperacillin-Tazobactum Injection

1. Do not use the medicine if its color gets changed or has particles in it.
2. Use this medication till the length of time it is recommended for even if the symptoms start to improve.
3. Do not skip the dosage as it may increase the risk of infection.
4. Inject the injection at the same time every day for a balanced and maintained course.
5. Follow the health professional’s advice carefully about the storage of the injection.
6. If the symptoms do not seem to disappear even after the complete prescribed length of dosage, talk to the doctor.
7. Call the doctor quickly if any severe after-effects occur.