Piptaz 2.25gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Piptaz 2.25gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection Description
Piptaz 2.25gm Inj is an antibiotic containing a combination of Piperacillin and Tazobactam. Piptaz injection is used to treat bacterial infection of lungs, urinary tract, reproductive tract, stomach-
intestine, soft tissues, joints. It belongs to the high-end antibiotics, used when other antibiotics do not provide optimal benefit. This medicine acts by killing the infection-causing bacteria along with inactivating the enzymes they produced to maximize the effect of the medicine. Piptaz 2.25gm injection will be administered intravenously under the medical supervision of a doctor or nurse at a hospital or clinical setup. Do not take this medicine orally.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹168.21 |
You Save | ₹20.79 (11% on MRP) |
Contains | Tazobactam(250.0 Mg) + Piperacillin(2.0 G) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Diarrhoea, fungal infection, disturbed sleep, nausea |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Piptaz 2.25gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
- Piptaz 2.25gm injection is used to treat serious and complicated bacterial infections of stomach and abdominal, skin and soft tissue, diabetic foot due to uncontrolled diabetes and pneumonia.
- It is used only when infection cannot be controlled by other antibiotics.
Contraindications of Piptaz 2.25gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
- If you are allergic to piperacillin and tazobactam or any of the ingredients of Piptaz 2.25gm injection.
- If you have a history of severe allergic reactions to any other antibiotic like Cephalosporins, Monobactam and Carbapenem.
Side effects of Piptaz 2.25gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
- Diarrhoea
- Fungal infection (candidiasis)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Rashes
- Itching
- Inflammation and swelling at the injection site
Precautions and Warnings of Piptaz 2.25gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Pregnancy
- It is advisable not to take the Piptaz 2.25gm injection during pregnancy as it passes through the placental barrier. Your doctor may give you this medicine after assessing the need and the benefits.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of allergic reactions to Penicillin, Cephalosporins, Carbapenems
- You develop serious skin disorders like painful rashes along with flu
- You have diarrhea and pus in your stool after taking this medicine, immediately stop the medicine and report to your doctor
- You experience bleeding disorders or taking blood-thinning medicines like Warfarin
- You experience fits or convulsions
- You have problems with kidney function
- You have weakness, fatigue, muscle cramps or low levels of potassium.
- Piptaz 2.25gm injection should not be used in children below 2 years of age.
Mode of Action of Piptaz 2.25gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
How Does It Work?
- Piptaz 2.25gm Inj acts by killing the bacteria responsible for infections. However, bacteria make an enzyme (beta-lactamases) which can destroy piperacillin
- Tazobactam inactivates this enzyme and hence helps piperacillin to function optimally.
Directions for Use of Piptaz 2.25gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Interactions of Piptaz 2.25gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Piptaz 2.25gm injection works, or Piptaz injection itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking medicines for muscle relaxation, gout, blood thinners, anti-infectives, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines.
- Close monitoring of blood function is required if you are on the medicine used to stop blood clotting like Warfarin.
Storage and disposal of Piptaz 2.25gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
- Store this medicine at or below 25°C. Protect it from light.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Any unused portion should not be stored and discard it properly.
Dosage of Piptaz 2.25gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I am suffering from flu-like common cold, can I take this medicine?
Q: Can Piptaz 2.25gm Inj cause harm to the kidney (nephrotoxic)?
Q: How is Piptaz 2.25gm Inj being given?
References
- Tazocin 4 g / 0.5 g powder for solution for infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 28 July 2021]
- Tazobactam P. Piperacillin and Tazobactam [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 28 July 2021]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 28 July 2021]
- Tazocin 4 g / 0.5 g powder for solution for infusion - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 28 July 2021]
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