Medical Description
Uses of Tazact 2.25gm 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 Tazact 2.25gm Inj
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If you are allergic to Piperacillin and Tazobactam or any of the ingredients of this medicine
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If you have a history of severe allergic reactions to any other antibiotic like Cephalosporins, Monobactam and Carbapenem.
Side effects of Tazact 2.25gm Inj
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Diarrhoea
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Constipation
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Indigestion
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Stomach pain
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Fever
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Anemia
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Fungal infection (candidiasis)
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Headache
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Sleeplessness
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Rashes
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Itching
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Inflammation and swelling at the injection site.
Precautions and Warnings of Tazact 2.25gm Inj
Pregnancy
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It is advisable not to take this medicine during pregnancy as it passes the placental barrier
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However, it can be given to you by your doctor if required after assessing the benefits over risks
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Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You have a history of allergic reactions to Penicillin, Cephalosporins, Carbapenems
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You develop serious skin disorders like painful rashes along with flu
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You have diarrhea and pus in your stool after taking this medicine, immediately stop the medicine and report to your doctor
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You experience bleeding disorders or taking blood-thinning medicines like Warfarin
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You experience fits or convulsions
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You have problems with kidney function
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You have weakness, fatigue, muscle cramps or low levels of potassium.
Mode of Action of Tazact 2.25gm Inj
How Does It Work?
Tazact 2.25gm 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 Tazact 2.25gm Inj
Interactions of Tazact 2.25gm Inj
Interactions with other medicines
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Medicines used to relax the muscles during surgery like Vecuronium
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Close monitoring of blood function is required if you are on medicine used to stop blood clotting like Warfarin
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Medicines used to treat certain types of cancers like methotrexate
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Medicines used to treat gout-like probenecid
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If you have kidney problems and you are taking antibiotics like Tobramycin, Gentamicin and Vancomycin.
Storage and disposal of Tazact 2.25gm Inj
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Store this medicine at or below 25°C
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Protect it from light
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Keep it out of the reach of children
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Any unused portion should not be stored and discard it properly.
Dosage of Tazact 2.25gm 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.
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