PT Max 4.5gm Injection (Piperacillin 4000mg / Tazobactum 500mg)

Medical Description
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Ptmax 4.5gm Inj contains a combination of Piperacillin sodium and Tazobactam sodium. It belongs to a class of penicillin antibiotics.

Uses of Ptmax 4.5gm Inj

Treatment of serious and complicated infections caused by bacteria such as stomach and abdominal infection, skin and soft tissue infections, diabetic foot infections due to diabetes and pneumonia. It is to be used only when infection cannot be controlled by other antibiotics.

Contraindications of Ptmax 4.5gm Inj

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 Ptmax 4.5gm Inj

Diarrhoea
Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting
Indigestion
Stomach pain
Fever
Anemia
Fungal infection (candidiasis)
Headache
Sleeplessness
Rashes
Itching
Inflammation and swelling at the injection site.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
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.

Mode of Action of Ptmax 4.5gm Inj

How Does It Work?
Ptmax 4.5gm 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 Ptmax 4.5gm Inj

This medicine will be given in a hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection. Do not self inject this medicine.

Interactions of Ptmax 4.5gm Inj

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 medicine used to stop blood clotting 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 Ptmax 4.5gm Inj

Store this medicine at or below 25°C
Protect it from light
Keep it out of the reach of children
Any unused portion should not be stored and discard it properly.

Dosage of Ptmax 4.5gm Inj

Overdose
Your doctor or nurse will give this injection. Therefore it is less likely to provide you with more or less of this medicine. However, if you experience loose motions, nausea, vomiting and fits immediately after taking this injection, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Missed a Dose
You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the injection should be given to you. It is unlikely that you will be missing any dose. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them. It is advisable not to miss any dose of antibiotics as it can result in fail of therapy.