Piperacillin & Tazobactam Injection

Piperacillin & Tazobactam Injection is the composition of the medication belonging to the brand SIGTAZO which is used for treating bacterial infections. When harmful bacteria grows in the body affecting the various parts of the body then the person suffers from the bacterial infections. Bacterial infections are harmful as they multiply very quickly and spread in various body parts within no time. Instilling the composition of this injection helps provide relief to the person as it also treats urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin infections, and uterine infections. 

The composition of Piperacillin & Tazobactam Injection helps make the person comfortable suffering from bacterial infections. Both the supplements of the injection help in treating the bacterial infections that grow very quickly affecting the various parts of the body. Belonging to the class of penicillin antibiotics Piperacillin helps in killing bacteria of all types including the positive and negative gram bacteria. The cell wall which produces the bacteria is prevented with the help of this supplement. As a beta-lactamase inhibitor Tazobactum helps in preventing the breakdown of the antibiotics by the beta-lactamase enzyme. Thus, when both the supplements of the medication get combined then the person gets relief from the bacterial infections. 

Uses Of Piperacillin & Tazobactam Injection

The composition of the medication helps treat bacterial infections that affect the various parts of the body very quickly. The bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of the bacteria is prevented after the instilling the injection. After the instilling of the injection, the bacteria that affect the various parts of the body are killed. The bacterial infections that affect the stomach, lungs, skin, and uterus are treated with the help of the composition of this injection. With the help of tazobactam, the activity of Piperacillin to fight against the bacteria increases. 

Directions For Use

Based on the severity of the infection, the dose and the duration of the injection depend. The experts of healthcare instill the injection in the vein or the muscle of the person. 

Side Effects Of Piperacillin & Tazobactam Injection

If the person experiences some of the side effects then he should not panic as the side effects that occur are almost common. Following are some of the common side effects which can make the person uncomfortable for a short duration :

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Trouble in sleeping

Precautions To Be Taken

The precautions which are to be taken care  of while undergoing the treatment of this injection are as follows :

• If the person is suffering from any lung disease or digestive problem then he is advised to inform the doctor before undergoing the treatment of this injection. 
• Before the use of the medication, the person is advised to inform the doctor if he is undergoing any dialysis treatment. 
• The instilling of the injection can affect the vaccination process so if the person is undergoing any vaccination then he is advised to inform the doctor. 
• The composition of the injection has the interaction with the anti-biotics, anti-cancer, gout medicines, etc so it is advised to avoid the use of these medications along with the injection. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What happens if the person overdoses on the Piperacillin & Tazobactam Injection?

If the overdose of the injection is done then he may suffer from anxiety, restlessness, or nervousness. If the person experiences these symptoms then it is advised to consult the doctor immediately. 

2. Can the pregnant and the breastfeeding woman take the use of this injection?

No, the composition of the injection is considered not to be safe to be used by the pregnant or breastfeeding woman. They are advised to consult the doctor.