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Brand name: Piptaz 4 g/0.5 g (Juno) TM

Active ingredients: piperacillin + tazobactam

What it is used for

Piperacillin and tazobactam is indicated in the treatment of serious bacterial infections caused by susceptible strains of beta-lactamase producing organisms in the conditions listed below: Lower respiratory tract infections; Urinary tract infections (complicated and uncomplicated); Intra-abdominal infections; Skin and skin structure infections; Bacterial septicaemia; and Gynaecological infections. Children under the age of 12 years: In hospitalised children aged 2 to 12 years, Piperacillin and tazobactam is indicated for the treatment of serious intra-abdominal infections. It has not been evaluated in this indication for paediatric patients below the age of two years. While Piperacillin and tazobactam is indicated only for the conditions listed above, it may be used as a single agent in the treatment of mixed infections caused by Piperacillin susceptible and beta-lactamase producing, piperacillin resistant organisms. Appropriate culture and susceptibility tests should be performed before treatment in order to isolate and identify organisms causing infection and to determine their susceptibility to Piperacillin and tazobactam. Therapy with Piperacillin and tazobactam, however, may be initiated before results of such tests are known when there is reason to believe the infection may involve any of the beta-lactamase producing organisms listed above; however, once results become available, appropriate therapy should be continued. In serious infections, presumptive therapy with Piperacillin and tazobactam may be initiated before susceptibility test results are available. Combination therapy with Piperacillin and tazobactam and aminoglycosides may be used in the treatment of serious infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Both drugs should be used in full therapeutic doses. As soon as results of culture and susceptibility tests become available, antimicrobial therapy should be adjusted.

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

white or almost white lyophilized powder

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient piperacillin + tazobactam

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

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For side effects, taking other medicines and more

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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