Tazobactam Na (Tazobactam Na)
Overview of Tazobactam Na
Tazobactam (Na) is a triazolylmethyl penicillanic acid sulphone. Tazobactam (Na) is a potent inhibitor of many ß lactamase. Tazobactam (Na) is given in combination of piperacillin antibiotic, it enhances and extends the antibiotic spectrum of piperacillin to include many ß lactamase producing bacteria normally resistant to it and other ß lactam antibiotics.
Indication of Tazobactam Na
Tazobactam Na is primarily indicated in conditions like Intra-abdominal infections, Respiratory tract infections, Septicaemia, Skin infections, Urinary tract infection.
Contraindication of Tazobactam Na
Tazobactam (Na) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Tazobactam Na
Tazobactam (Na) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pseudomembranous colitis, Anaphylaxis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Tazobactam (Na) therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tazobactam (Na) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Tiredness, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever, Dry mouth, Rashes, Erythema, Allergic reactions, Hallucination, Hot flushes, Muscular weakness, GI disturbance, Muscle pain, Reaction at injection site.
Precautions of Tazobactam Na
Tazobactam should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing kidney disease, cystic fibrosis, other illnesses or any allergy especially to penicillin or other antibiotics. It should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.