Piracil

Piracil

piperacillin + tazobactam

Manufacturer:

Zhuhai United

Distributor:

Global Pharmatrade
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 2 g/250 mg inj Piperacillin Na 2 g, tazobactam Na 250 mg. Per 4 g/500 mg inj Piperacillin Na 4 g, tazobactam Na 500 mg
Indications/Uses
Treatment of appendicitis, peritonitis; uncomplicated complicated skin & skin structure infections; postpartum endometritis or pelvic inflammatory disease; moderate community acquired pneumonia; moderate to severe nosocomial pneumonia.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IV over 30 min. All indication including nosocomial pneumonia Individualized dosage. Renal insufficiency CrCl >40-90 mL/min 3.375 g every 6 hr, 20-40 mL/min 2.25 g every 6 hr, <20 mL/min 2.25 g every 8 hr. Hemodialysis Max dose: 2 g/250 mg every 8 hr, additional 0.75-g dose following each dialysis. Duration of therapy: 7-10 days (usual), 7-14 days (nosocomial pneumonia).
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to penicillins, cephalosporins or β-lactamase inhibitors.
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if bleeding manifestations occur. Neuromuscular excitability or convulsions at higher doses. Perform periodic electrolyte determinations in patients w/ low K reserves & who are receiving cytotoxic therapy or diuretics. Lactation. Childn. Elderly >65 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Hypotension, ileus, syncope; rigors, back pain, malaise; tachycardia including supraventricular & ventricular, bradycardia, arrhythmia including atrial & ventricular fibrillation, cardiac or circulatory failure, MI; tremor, convulsions, vertigo; melena, flatulence, hemorrhage, gastritis, hiccups, ulcerative stomatitis; tinnitus; anaphylaxis; symptomatic hypoglycemia, thirst; myalgia, arthralgia; mesenteric & pulmonary embolism, purpura, epistaxis; confusion, hallucination, depression; leukorrhea, vaginitis; pharyngitis, pulmonary edema, bronchospasm, coughing; genital pruritus, diaphoresis; taste perversion; urinary retention, dysuria, oliguria, hematuria, incontinence; photophobia; flushing, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice; hemolytic anemia.
Drug Interactions
Aminoglycosides, probenecid, vecuronium, high-dose heparin, oral anticoagulants or other drugs affecting blood coagulation.
MIMS Class
Penicillins
ATC Classification
J01CR05 - piperacillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of penicillin combinations, including beta-lactamase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Piracil 2 g/250 mg inj (lyo) for soln
Packing/Price
1's
Form
Piracil 4 g/500 mg inj (lyo) for soln
Packing/Price
1's
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