Piperacillin + Tazobactam: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Piperacillin + Tazobactam is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic given by injection. It is a prescription medicine used for serious hospital infections, pneumonia, abdominal infections and blood infections. In Pakistan it is available as injections, made by 6 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Piperacillin + Tazobactam works

Piperacillin is a penicillin that stops bacteria from building their cell wall, so they break down and die. Tazobactam blocks beta-lactamase enzymes that some bacteria use to destroy penicillins, allowing piperacillin to work against a wider range of resistant bacteria.

What is Piperacillin + Tazobactam used for?

• Serious hospital infections
• Pneumonia
• Abdominal infections
• Blood infections

Piperacillin + Tazobactam is used in hospital to treat serious bacterial infections, including pneumonia caught in hospital, complicated abdominal infections, complicated urinary tract and kidney infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and blood infections. It is also given to people with very low white blood cell counts who develop a fever, where infection is suspected. It does not work against viruses.

Side effects of Piperacillin + Tazobactam

Piperacillin + Tazobactam is given under close observation, and the more common side effects include:

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Rash or itching
• Pain or swelling at the injection site
• Headache

Tell staff straight away about swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, a blistering rash, or severe or bloody diarrhoea, which can occur even weeks after treatment.

Precautions and warnings

• It is given only in hospital or clinic settings by trained healthcare professionals who monitor the patient.
• Do not have it if you have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin, and tell the team about any reaction to cephalosporins or other antibiotics.
• Tell the medical team about kidney or liver problems, cystic fibrosis or a low-salt diet, and about other medicines such as methotrexate or blood thinners.
• The full course is needed to clear the infection, even if you feel better earlier.
• Let the team know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Piperacillin + Tazobactam

What is the price of Piperacillin + Tazobactam in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Piperacillin + Tazobactam products currently in stock range from Rs 544 to Rs 2,540 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Tazobact 2gm/250mg Injection at Rs 544. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Piperacillin + Tazobactam are available in Pakistan?

Piperacillin + Tazobactam is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Tanzo (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Tazbac (Genix Pharma Ltd), Tazobact (Jinnah Pharma), Vinzat (High-q), Tazopip (Cirin Pharmaceuticals PVT. Ltd), Zoycin (Global Pharmaceuticals) and Pipbacta (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Piperacillin + Tazobactam?

Yes. Piperacillin + Tazobactam is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Piperacillin + Tazobactam be used during pregnancy?

Let the team know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Are all Piperacillin + Tazobactam brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Piperacillin + Tazobactam in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Piperacillin + Tazobactam brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 10 products containing Piperacillin + Tazobactam from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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