What are the most common side effects of PIPERACILLIN SODIUM?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for PIPERACILLIN SODIUM. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is PIPERACILLIN SODIUM the same as Piperacillin and Tazobactam?

Piperacillin and Tazobactam is a brand name for PIPERACILLIN SODIUM. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

PIPERACILLIN SODIUM

Q: What is PIPERACILLIN SODIUM used for?

PIPERACILLIN SODIUM (brand name Piperacillin and Tazobactam) is a Penicillin Antibiotic indicated for 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is a combination of piperacillin, a penicillin-class antibacterial and tazobactam, B. ovatus.

Q: How does PIPERACILLIN SODIUM work?

PIPERACILLIN SODIUM works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is an antibacterial drug [ see Microbiology ( 12.4 ) ]..

Penicillin Antibiotic

Brand names: Piperacillin and Tazobactam

Intravenous

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is an antibacterial drug [ see Microbiology ( 12.4 ) ].

Indications

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is a combination of piperacillin

a penicillin-class antibacterial and tazobactam

B. ovatus

B. thetaiotaomicron

Haemophilus influenzae

Klebsiella pneumoniae

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection 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 )

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Serious hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylactic/anaphylactoid) have been reported in patients receiving piperacillin and tazobactam for injection
Patients receiving higher doses, especially in the presence of renal impairment may be at greater risk
5 ) • Nephrotoxicity in critically ill patients has been observed; the use of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection was found to be an independent risk factor for renal failure and was associated with delayed recovery of renal function as compared to other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs in a randomized, multicenter, controlled trial in critically ill patients
1 Hypersensitivity Adverse Reactions Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic/anaphylactoid) reactions (including shock) have been reported in patients receiving therapy with piperacillin and tazobactam for injection

Known Side Effects

8 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Fever

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Condition Worsened

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

0.1-1%

Rash

0.1-1%

Low Blood Pressure

0.1-1%

Nausea

0.1-1%

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DailyMed FDA label search → PIPERACILLIN SODIUM openFDA label JSON → PIPERACILLIN SODIUM FAERS adverse-event reports → PIPERACILLIN SODIUM ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of PIPERACILLIN SODIUM

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intravenous