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From the official U.S. FDA label for piperacillin (piperacillin sodium), the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, for intravenous use is a combination of piperacillin, a penicillin-class antibacterial and tazobactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, indicated for the treatment of: Intra-abdominal infections in adult and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older ( 1.1 ) Nosocomial pneumonia in adult and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older ( 1.2 ) Skin and skin structure infections in adults ( 1.3 ) Female pelvic infections in adults ( 1.4 ) Community-acquired pneumonia in adults ( 1.5 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Piperacillin and tazobactam and other antibacterial drugs, piperacillin and tazobact …
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Rhabdomyolysis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hematologic Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Central Nervous System Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Nephrotoxicity in Critically Ill Patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] The most common adver …
Piperacillin and tazobactam is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergic reactions to any of the penicillins, cephalosporins, or beta-lactamase inhibitors. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to any of the penicillins, cephalosporins, or beta-lactamase inhibitors. ( 4 )
Serious hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylactic/anaphylactoid) reactions have been reported in patients receiving piperacillin and tazobactam. Discontinue piperacillin and tazobactam if a reaction occurs. ( 5.1 ) Piperacillin and tazobactam may cause severe cutaneous adverse reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. Discontinue Piperacillin and tazobactam for progressive rashes. ( 5.2 ) Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) has been reported with the use of Piperacillin and tazobactam. …
IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Dosage in patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≤40 mL/min) should be reduced based on the degree of renal impairment. ( 2.3 , 8.6 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Piperacillin and tazobactam cross the placenta in humans. However, there are insufficient data with piperacillin and/or tazobactam in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. …
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Piperacillin/Tazobactam Sandoz 4.5 g contains Piperacillin (Piperacillin Sodium); Tazobactam (Tazobactam Sodium) (4 g; 500 mg), as powder for solution for injection/infusion, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Piperacillin/Tazobactam Sandoz 4.5 g is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-4127, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.
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Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, for intravenous use is a combination of piperacillin, a penicillin-class antibacterial and tazobactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, indicated for the treatment of: Intra-abdominal infections in adult and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older ( 1.1 ) Nosocomial pneumonia in adult and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older ( 1.2 ) Skin and skin (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for piperacillin (piperacillin sodium). Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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