Pt 4000/500 Mg Injection 1
Pt 4000/500 Mg Injection 1 Description
Pt Injection contains a combination of piperacillin and tazobactam as the active ingredients, Piperacillin is an antibiotic medicne and works by killing the bacteria responsible for infections. Howev
er, certain bacteria develop an enzyme (beta-lactamases) that can destroy Piperacillin as a resistance mechanism. Tazobactam inactivates this enzyme and hence helps Piperacillin to function optimally. This medicine combination may be prescribed in the treatment of certain resistant or severe infections.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹598.40 |
You Save | ₹81.60 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Piperacillin(4000.0 Mg) + Tazobactam(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | nausea, vomiting, indigestion, headache and pain, redness, swelling at side of injection |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Pt 4000/500 Mg Injection 1
Contraindications of Pt 4000/500 Mg Injection 1
- If you are allergic to Piperacillin and Tazobactam or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
- If you have a history of severe allergic reactions to any other antibiotic like Cephalosporins, Monobactam and Carbapenem.
Side effects of Pt 4000/500 Mg Injection 1
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Fever
- Anaemia
- Fungal infection (candidiasis)
- Headache
- Sleeplessness
- Rashes
- Itching
- Inflammation and swelling at the injection site
Precautions and Warnings of Pt 4000/500 Mg Injection 1
Pregnancy
- It is not advisable to take this medicine during pregnancy as it passes the placental barrier.
- However, it can be given to you by your doctor if required after assessing the benefits over risks.
- 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 diarrhoea 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.
Mode of Action of Pt 4000/500 Mg Injection 1
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Pt 4000/500 Mg Injection 1
Interactions of Pt 4000/500 Mg Injection 1
Interactions with other medicines
- Medicines used to relax the muscles during surgery like Vecuronium.
- Close monitoring of blood function is required if you are on medicines used to stop blood-thinning like Warfarin.
- Medicines used to treat certain types of cancers like methotrexate.
- Medicines used to treat gout-like probenecid.
- If you have kidney problems and you are taking antibiotics like Tobramycin, Gentamicin and Vancomycin.
Storage and disposal of Pt 4000/500 Mg Injection 1
- Store this medicine at or below 25°C.
- Protect it from light and heat.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Any unused portion should not be stored and discarded properly.
Dosage of Pt 4000/500 Mg Injection 1
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
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