Piptaz 4000/500 MG Injection 20 ML

About Piptaz 4000/500 MG Injection 20 ML

Piptaz 4.5g Injection is a combination medicine that belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. It is used for various bacterial infections, including stomach, liver, gallbladder, and intestine Infections.

This injection can also be taken for skin and skin structure infections, including cellulitis, abscesses, and other infections affecting the skin. Infections involving the female reproductive organs, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), can also be treated with this injection. Respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, can also be treated with this injection.

Some side effects may be noted with the use of this injection, which should be timely informed to a doctor. Any allergy to this injection, existing diseases and other ongoing medications should also be brought to the notice of your doctor before this injection is administered to you.

Fact Box

Drug Category

Ureidopenicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitors

Therapeutic Category

Antibiotics

Available Dosage Types

Injection

Habit Forming

Ailment

Bacterial infections including intra-abdominal infections, skin and skin structure infections, female pelvic infections, community-acquired pneumonia, and nosocomial pneumonia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When is Piptaz 4.5g Injection recommneded?

Piptaz 4.5g Injection is prescribed by a doctor to treat bacterial infections, particularly those involving intra-abdominal, skin, female pelvic, community-acquired pneumonia, or nosocomial pneumonia, based on diagnosis and susceptibility testing.

What is the duration of treatment with Piptaz 4.5g Injection?

The duration of treatment with this injection varies depending on the type and severity of the infection. However, it's typically administered over several days to a few weeks.

For which bacterial infections is Piptaz 4.5g Injection prescribed?

This injection provides coverage against a wide range of bacteria, such as staphylococcus aureus, escherichia coli, klebsiella pneumoniae, pseudomonas aeruginosa, and many others susceptible to piperacillin and tazobactam.

What is the action of Piptaz 4.5g Injection?

Piperacillin, in this injection, disrupts bacterial cell wall formation, and tazobactam enhances the antibiotic's efficacy against a broader spectrum of bacteria. This dual mechanism supports the effective treatment of bacterial infections.

Is Piptaz 4.5g Injection safe for liver disease?

This injection is safe in individuals with liver disease. No dose adjustments may be required for liver patients. However, consultation with a doctor is advised to ensure safe and appropriate administration in patients with liver disease.

References

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PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION Only. (n.d.). Fda.Gov. (Retrieved August 2023). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/065386lbl.pdf
Piperacillin/tazobactam 4g/0.5g Powder for Solution for Infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). (n.d.). Org.uk. Retrieved September 21, 2023, from https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6526/smpc
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