Tazobactam/piperacillin

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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piperacillin/tazobactam

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Combination preparation of the β lactamase inhibitor tazobactam with piperacillin.

Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.

1 h

Spectrum of actionThis section has been translated automatically.

S.u. piperacillin, especially strains of bacteria containing β-lactamase.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Infections by piperacillin-sensitive and resistant pathogens, if the resistance is based on the formation of β lactamases

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

9-13.5 g/day i.v. in 2-3 ED.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Occasionally: Candida superinfection, leuko-, neutro-, thrombocytopenia.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

Increase of neuromuscular blockade of muscle relaxants, increased bleeding tendency when using acetylsalicylic acid, s.a. benzylpenicillin.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Penicillin allergy, infectious mononucleosis and other viral infections (increased risk of exanthema!), leukemia, pregnancy, lactation, children < 12 years.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Tazobac

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer