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Pronunciation ⬇

pi-PER-a-sill-in/tay-zoe-BAK-tam

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: anti-infectives

Pharmacologic Classification: extended spectrum penicillins

Indications ⬆ ⬇

REMS


Action ⬆ ⬇

Piperacillin
  • Binds to bacterial cell wall membrane, causing cell death. Spectrum is extended compared with other penicillins.
Tazobactam
  • Inhibits beta-lactamase, an enzyme that can destroy penicillins.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Death of susceptible bacteria.

Spectrum:

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: IV administration results in complete bioavailability.

Distribution: Widely distributed. Enters CSF well only when meninges are inflamed.

Metabolism/Excretion: Piperacillin (68%) and tazobactam (80%) are mostly excreted unchanged by the kidneys.

Half-Life: Adults: 0.7–1.2 hr; Children (6 mo–12 yr): 0.7–0.9 hr; Infants (2–5 mo): 1.4 hr.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(piperacillin plasma concentrations)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
IVrapidend of infusion4–6 hr

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

Appendicitis/Peritonitis

Renal Impairment

Nosocomial Pneumonia

Renal Impairment

Skin and Skin Structure Infections, Gynecologic Infections, and Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Renal Impairment

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Assessment ⬆ ⬇

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation ⬆ ⬇

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Zosyn

Code ⬆

NDC Code