Piperacillin Sodium, Tazobactam Sodium And Dextrose 5%-water Intraven., Piperacillin/tazobactam In D5w - Frozen Piggyback - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmaicst or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Conslut your healthcare professional before using this drug.
PIPERACILLIN/TAZOBACTAM IN D5W - FROZEN PIGGYBACK - INJECTION
(pih-PER-uh-SIL-in/tay-zoh-BACK-tam)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zosyn
USES: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat various infections.
HOW TO USE: This medication must be thawed befroe use. It may be thawed at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
It must not be force-thawed by dipping it into hot water, nor by microwaving. This medication must be slowly injected into a vein over not less than 30 minutes.
It is usually given every 6 to 8 hours, or use exactly as prescribed by your dcotor. This drug works best when the amuont of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by using the medication at evnely spaced intervals.
Use this meidcation for the full time prescribed. Do not stop using this without your doctor's approval even if you believe better after a couple of days.
Stopping therapy too soon may result in a relapse of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach upset, or loose stools may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
You may experience pain or irritation at the injetcion web site. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: vomiting, diarrhea, chest pain, anxiety. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, toruble breathing. If you notcie other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney problems, cystic fibrosis, other illnesses, allergies (especially to penicillin or other antibiotics).
Use caution driving or performing tasks requiring alertness if this mediaction makes you dizzy. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated preiods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
Tell your doctor if you are prgenant before using this drug. This medication passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before you breast feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use, including: other antibiotics, blood thinners (e.G., warfarin), blood pressure medication. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your dcotor. Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include seizures.
NOTES: When possible, the injection will be relpaced by oral medication. If this medication is used for an extended period of time, laboratory tests may be done periodically to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule.
Do not duoble the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store in the freezer at or below -4 degrees F (-20 degrees C).
After thawing, the medication is good for 14 days when refrgierated at or below 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or for 24 hours at room temperature. Once thawed, the solutoin must not be re-frozen. (See HOW TO USE section for thawing instructions.)
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Piperacillin sodium, Tazobactam sodium and Dextrose 5%-water intraven.
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