Description
Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection belongs to the ‘Antibiotics’ class of drugs, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection is available in the market at Watran Pharmaceuticals under the brand name PIPWIN-TZ. Pipwin-tz injections are used to treat various hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia, intra-abdominal infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections and uterine infections. Pipwin-tz injections are used to prevent bacterial infection which occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause illness.
Pipwin-tz injections contain two medicines, namely: Piperacillin and Tazobactam. Piperacillin in Pipwin-tz belongs to the class of ‘Penicillin antibiotics which has bactericidal activity against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Tazobactam in Pipwin-tz injections is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Tazobactam in Pipwin-tz injections prevents the breakdown of other antibiotics by beta-lactamase enzyme-producing organisms. In Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection, Tazobactam works by preventing bacteria from destroying Piperacillin.
Medicinal Benefits of Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg Injection
Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection contains two medicines, namely: Piperacillin and Tazobactam. Piperacillin in Pipwin-tz injections acts by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins inside the bacterial cell wall and inhibits its cell wall synthesis. Tazobactam in Pipwin-tz injections is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that prevents the breakdown of other antibiotics by beta-lactamase enzyme-producing organisms. In Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection, Tazobactum works by preventing bacteria from destroying Piperacillin. Thus, Pipwin-tz injections help treat various bacterial infections of the stomach, skin, lungs, and uterus. Together Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection works to prevent,
- Bacterial infections, hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia,
- Urinary tract infections,
- Intra-abdominal infections,
- Skin and soft tissue infections,
- Uterine infections
Directions of Use
Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Like all medicines, Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Pipwin-tz include nausea, diarrhoea, headache, constipation, and trouble sleeping. If any of these effects from Pipwin-tz persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.
Side Effects of Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg Injection
There are mild to moderate side effects of Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection that get resolved over time. Immediately inform your doctor in case the side effects of Pipwin-tz injections persist or get severe with time. The side effects of Pipwin-tz injections may vary in all users as they depend on the physiological conditions and response to the therapy. The range of side effects noticed on using the Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection are mentioned as follows:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Heartburn
Safety and Precautions
- Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions to antibiotics before consuming Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection.
- Please inform your doctor if you have any liver, or kidney diseases, bleeding disorders, and fits before using Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection.
- Do not use Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection while having vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection may affect the vaccines’ activity.
- Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection should be used during pregnancy only if the doctor advises you.
- Store the Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep the Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection out of reach of children and pets.
- Don’t drive or do anything that requires mental focus when taking Piperacillin 4000 mg + Tazobactum 500 mg injection.
