Tazact 2.25gm Injection (Piperacillin 2000mg / Tazobactum 250mg)

Description

Tazact 2.25 g Injection is a combination medicine used to treat a variety of conditions such as urinary tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin and skin structure infections, etc. caused by susceptible bacteria.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tazact 2.25 g Injection
Diarrhea
Rash
Itching of skin
Pain at the injection site
Fever
Injection site bruising and red coloration
Nausea
Vomiting

Uses of Tazact 2.25 g Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Urinary tract infections
This medicine is used to treat infections of the urinary tract caused by bacteria such as E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, Klebsiella species, etc.
Pneumonia
This medicine is used in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and nosocomial pneumonia (hospital-acquired), a type of lung infection caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.
Gynecological infections
This medicine is used to treat a variety of gynecological infections such as endometritis (inflammation of the uterus lining), pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic cellulitis, etc. caused by bacteria such as Bacteroides species, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Enterococcus faecalis, etc.
Intraabdominal Infection
This medicine is used to treat intra-abdominal infections including surgical infections caused by bacteria such as E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium spp., Bacteroides spp., etc.
Skin and Skin Structure Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of skin and skin structure infections caused by bacteria such as Klebsiella spp., Acinetobacter spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacteroides spp., etc.
Bacterial infections
This medicine is used to treat infections caused by various susceptible bacteria in adults as well as children, including polymicrobial infections as well as bacterial septicemia.
Neutropenia with fever
This medicine is used to treat patients suffering from neutropenia (low counts of a type of white blood cells) and fever which is suspected to be caused by bacterial infections.

Related Products

List of related products
Tazact 1.125 g Injection
Tazact 4.5 g Injection

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to piperacillin, tazobactam, other antibiotics of the beta-lactam group, or any other inactive ingredients present along with these medicines.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Bleeding disorders
This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients suffering from bleeding disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Renal Impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of renal function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Drug Resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.
Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea
Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of this medicine in such cases.
Skin reactions
This medicine should be used with caution since it may increase the risk of serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Intravenous Administration
When used intravenously, this medicine may be infused over a duration of at least 20 to 30 minutes.
Use in children
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in children due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

General Instructions
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines including any herbs or supplements as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine. Report any undesired side effects or unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately.