Piperacillin And Tazobactam Injection, Powder, For Solution
NDC 44567-802
Product Information
Piperacillin And Tazobactam (piperacillin sodium,tazobactam sodium) is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Wg Critical Care, Llc. This medication is typically used as a penicillin-class antibacterial [epc]. It is supplied as a injection, powder, for solution for intravenous administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 44567-802 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Details
What is NDC 44567-802?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- PIPERACILLIN SODIUM 3 g/1 - Semisynthetic, broad-spectrum, AMPICILLIN derived ureidopenicillin antibiotic proposed for PSEUDOMONAS infections. It is also used in combination with other antibiotics.
- TAZOBACTAM SODIUM .375 g/1 - A penicillanic acid and sulfone derivative and potent BETA-LACTAMASE inhibitor that enhances the activity of other anti-bacterial agents against beta-lactamase producing bacteria.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- PIPERACILLIN SODIUM (UNII: M98T69Q7HP)
- PIPERACILLIN ANHYDROUS (UNII: 9I628532GX) (Active Moiety)
- TAZOBACTAM SODIUM (UNII: UXA545ABTT)
- TAZOBACTAM (UNII: SE10G96M8W) (Active Moiety)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 1659131 - piperacillin / tazobactam 2.25 GM Injection
- RxCUI: 1659131 - piperacillin 2000 MG / tazobactam 250 MG Injection
- RxCUI: 1659131 - piperacillin (as piperacillin sodium) 2000 MG / tazobactam (as tazobactam sodium) 250 MG Injection
- RxCUI: 1659137 - piperacillin / tazobactam 3.375 GM Injection
- RxCUI: 1659137 - piperacillin 3000 MG / tazobactam 375 MG Injection
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection
Piperacillin and tazobactam injection is used to treat pneumonia and skin, gynecological, and abdominal (stomach area) infections caused by bacteria. Piperacillin is in a class of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria that cause infection. Tazobactam is in a class called beta-lactamase inhibitor. It works by preventing bacteria from destroying piperacillin. Antibiotics such as piperacillin and tazobactam injection will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Taking or using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
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Antibiotics
What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply.
Antibiotics can be taken in different ways:
- Orally (by mouth). This could be pills, capsules, or liquids.
- Topically. This might be a cream, spray, or ointment that you put on your skin. It could also be eye ointment, eye drops, or ear drops.
- Through an injection or intravenously (IV). This is usually for more serious infections.
What do antibiotics treat?
Antibiotics only treat certain bacterial infections, such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and E. coli.
You may not need to take antibiotics for some bacterial infections. For example, you might not need them for many sinus infections or some ear infections. Taking antibiotics when they're not needed won't help you, and they can have side effects. Your health care provider can decide the best treatment for you when you're sick. Don't ask your provider to prescribe an antibiotic for you.
Do antibiotics treat viral infections?
Antibiotics do not work on viral infections. For example, you shouldn't take antibiotics for:
- Colds and runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green
- Most sore throats (except strep throat)
- Flu
- Most cases of bronchitis
What are the side effects of antibiotics?
The side effects of antibiotics range from minor to very severe. Some of the common side effects include:
More serious side effects can include:
- C. diff infections, which cause diarrhea that can lead to severe colon damage and sometimes even death
- Severe and life-threatening allergic reactions
- Antibiotic resistance infections
Call your health care provider if you develop any side effects while taking your antibiotic.
Why is it important to take antibiotics only when they're needed?
You should only take antibiotics when they are needed because they can cause side effects and can contribute to antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance happens when the bacteria change and become able to resist the effects of an antibiotic. This means that the bacteria continue to grow.
How do I use antibiotics correctly?
When you take antibiotics, it is important that you take them responsibly:
- Always follow the directions carefully. Finish your medicine even if you feel better. If you stop taking them too soon, some bacteria may survive and re-infect you.
- Don't save your antibiotics for later.
- Don't share your antibiotic with others.
- Don't take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. This may delay the best treatment for you, make you even sicker, or cause side effects.
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