Tazovex

Tazovex

piperacillin + tazobactam

Manufacturer:

North China Pharma

Distributor:

Sannovex
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 2 g/250 mg vial Piperacillin Na 2 g, tazobactam Na 250 mg. Per 4 g/500 mg vial Piperacillin Na 4 g, tazobactam Na 500 mg
Indications/Uses
Systemic &/or local lower resp, intra-abdominal, skin & skin structure, gynecological, bone & joint infections; UTI (complicated & uncomplicated), bacterial septicemia & infections in neutropenic patients.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Slow IV inj over 3-5 min or slow IV infusion over 20-30 min.
Contraindications
History of hypersensitivity to penicillins &/or cephalosporins or β-lactamase inhibitors.
Special Precautions
History of penicillin hypersensitivity &/or to multiple allergens. Consider pseudomembranous colitis in patients who develop diarrhea or colitis. Perform periodic assessment of full blood count, organ system functions including hematopoietic, renal & hepatic function during prolonged therapy. Bleeding manifestation, neuromuscular excitability or convulsions. Possibility of emergence of resistant organisms that may cause superinfection. Cystic fibrosis. Patients on controlled Na diet & w/ low K reserves. Repeated use of lignocaine as diluent. Not for the treatment of meningitis & brain abscess. High doses may mask the symptoms of syphilis. False +ve reaction in urine glucose tests using copper-reduction method, in Bio-Rad Laboratories Platelia Aspergillus EIA test & in Coombs' test. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <2 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhea, rash, erythema, pruritus, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, urticaria, superinfection, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, dyspepsia, insomnia.
Drug Interactions
Prolonged t½ & lower renal clearance w/ probenecid. Reduced elimination t½ & increased total body clearance of tobramycin in patients w/ severe renal dysfunction. Prolonged neuromuscular blockade of vecuronium. Reduced excretion of methotrexate. Physical incompatibility w/ another antibiotic especially aminoglycosides. Test & monitor regularly coagulation parameters during simultaneous administration of high-dose heparin, other antibiotics especially aminoglycosides, oral anticoagulants & other drugs that affect blood coagulation system &/or thrombocyte function.
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
Tazovex 2 g/250 mg powd for inj
Packing/Price
10's (P650/box)
Form
Tazovex 4 g/500 mg powd for inj
Packing/Price
10's (P1,075/box)
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