Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 29, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Zosyn
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic
Pharmacologic Class: Piperacillin
Uses for piperacillin and tazobactam
Piperacillin and tazobactam combination injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body (eg, stomach or bowel, lungs, skin, female reproductive organs).
Piperacillin and tazobactam combination is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitors. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, piperacillin and tazobactam will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Piperacillin and tazobactam is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using piperacillin and tazobactam
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For piperacillin and tazobactam, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to piperacillin and tazobactam or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of piperacillin and tazobactam combination injection in children 2 months of age and older with lung infections (eg, nosocomial pneumonia) or stomach or bowel infections (eg, appendicitis, peritonitis). However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 2 months of age with nosocomial pneumonia, appendicitis, or peritonitis and in children with other infections (eg, skin infections, endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, community-acquired pneumonia).
Geriatric
Appropriate studies perfor...
