Tazocin
Piperacillin + Tazobactam
Ingredients & Drug Type
Tazocin is listed as Antibiotic containing Piperacillin + Tazobactam. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
- Active ingredient
- Piperacillin + Tazobactam
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Strength
- 4.5g vial
Dosing
- Adult
- 4.5g IV كل 8 ساعات
- Frequency
- كل 8–12 ساعة
- Route
- IV
- Frequency: كل 8–12 ساعة.
- Route: IV.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: أكمل الكورس بالكامل حتى لو تحسّنت — لا توقفه عند زوال الأعراض
Medical Overview
Tazocin is listed as Antibiotic containing Piperacillin + Tazobactam. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
Tazocin (piperacillin-tazobactam) — the hospital workhorse: extended-spectrum penicillin plus beta-lactamase shield covering anaerobes and Pseudomonas, the default empiric choice for moderate-severe nosocomial sepsis pending cultures (then de-escalate). Extended 4-hour infusions optimize kinetics; sodium load counts; renal adjustment mandatory; vancomycin co-therapy earns closer creatinine watch.
Uses / Indications
- Intra-abdominal infections
- hospital-acquired pneumonia
- Bacterial infections selected by a clinician based on infection site and likely organisms.
Side Effects
- إسهال (الأشيع)
- غثيان
- طفح وحكة
- التهاب وريد
- وارتفاع خمائر كبد عابر. الكورسات الطويلة: نقص صفيحات وبيض يُراقب
- ونقص بوتاسيوم. مع الفانكومايسين: إشارة أذية كلى متراكبة نوقشت بحثياً (مراقبة كرياتينين أوثق للجمع الشائع).
- Upset stomach, diarrhea, or rash; allergy symptoms or severe diarrhea require urgent advice.
Contraindications
- حساسية البنسلينات الحقيقية (شرى فوري/صدمة — بدائل جاهزة)
- وتاريخ يرقان بنسليني سابق. تعديل كلوي إلزامي.
- Previous allergy to the same drug class or a serious antibiotic reaction.
Warnings
- كمريض: طفح مفاجئ أو حكة أثناء التسريب تُقال فوراً (حساسية بنسلينية تُدار حالاً)
- وإسهال غزير أثناء أو بعد الكورس يُبلَّغ. وكقاعدة وعي: «مضاد أقوى» ليس «شفاء أسرع» — التصعيد والتنزيل قرار مزارع لا رغبات. تابع عبر كلينكس جو.
- Complete the prescribed course and never use leftover antibiotics or another person’s prescription.
Drug Interactions
- مع الفانكومايسين: مراقبة الكلى المذكورة. يرفع الميثوتريكسات. الأمينوغليكوزيدات لا تُخلط بنفس الخط (تعطيل متبادل — أوقات منفصلة).
- Tell your clinician about blood thinners, contraception, heart medicines, seizure medicines, and other antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Do not start an antibiotic without a prescription.
- Seek care for allergy, breathing difficulty, swelling, or severe diarrhea.
- Stopping early can increase bacterial resistance.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Tazocin?
Tazocin contains Piperacillin + Tazobactam and is categorized as Antibiotic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Tazocin?
Catalog dosing information includes: 4.5g IV كل 8 ساعات. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Tazocin?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Tazocin be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.