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Tazobactum
How Tazobactum works
Tazobactum blocks the action of the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the antibiotics.
Side Effects
Increased liver enzymes, Bruise, Bleeding, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Altered taste, Shortness of breath, Flatulence, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Itching, Skin rash, Stomach upset, Vomiting
Usage
Tazobactum is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is tazobactam a sulfa (sulfonamide) drug?Sulbactam does not contain sulfa. It is a beta lactamase Inhibitor
Q. What is tazobactam sodium?Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor used as the sodium salt to increase the antibacterial activity of piperacillin
Q. What is tazact 4.5?Tazact 4.5 is the brand name for combination of tazobactam and piperacillin
Q. What organisms does tazobactam/piperacillin cover?Tazobactam in combination with piperacillin is mainly effective against anaerobes and enterococcus, listeria, staphylococcus, citrobacter, haemophilus, moraxella and proteus species but methicillin-resistant staphylococci are resistant to tazobactam/piperacillin
Q. Is tazobactam safe?Tazobactam is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
