Piptavita 4.5 Inj

Composition

Piperacillin 4 g + Tazobactam 0.5 g (as sterile powder for injection)

Uses of Piptavita 4.5 Inj

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as hospital- or community-acquired pneumonia, complicated urinary tract infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, skin and soft tissue infections, gynecological infections, and septicemia; also used in febrile neutropenia as per clinician advice.

• •Broad-spectrum coverage including Pseudomonas
• •Effective against beta-lactamase–producing bacteria
• •Useful in severe hospital-acquired infections
• •Helps treat mixed aerobic-anaerobic infections
• •Common choice in febrile neutropenia (as directed)

How it works

Piperacillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that protects piperacillin from enzymatic degradation, helping extend activity against beta-lactamase–producing organisms.

Directions for use

For intravenous use only. Reconstitute the vial with a compatible diluent and administer as IV injection/infusion as prescribed by a doctor; dose and duration depend on infection type, severity, kidney function and clinical response. May be given with or without food; complete the full course.

Side effects

Common side effects of Piptavita 4.5 Inj may include:

• •Diarrhea
• •nausea