Table of contents:
- What drug is Piperacillin?
- What is Piperacillin used for?
- How do you use Piperacillin?
- How do I store Piperacillin?
- Piperacillin dosage
- What should be considered before using the drug Piperacillin?
- Is Piperacillin safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Piperacillin side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Piperacillin?
- Piperacillin Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What drugs can interfere with the work of the Piperacillin drug?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of Piperacillin drugs?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Piperacillin?
- Piperacillin Drug Interactions
- What is the dose of Piperacillin for adults?
- What is the dosage of Piperacillin for children?
- In what dosages and preparations is Piperacillin available?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
What drug is Piperacillin?
What is Piperacillin used for?
Piperacillin is a drug used to treat serious bacterial infections. Piperacillin may also be useful in preventing infection during surgery.
Piperacillin is an antibacterial agent. These drugs work by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell walls, and kill bacteria.
How do you use Piperacillin?
Use piperacillin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for instructions on the correct dosage.
Piperacillin is usually given as an injection in a doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are going to use piperacillin at home, your healthcare provider will teach you how to use it. Make sure you understand how to use piperacillin. Follow the procedures taught when you use the dosage. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
Do not use piperacillin when it contains particles, is opaque or discolored, or the bottle is cracked or broken.
Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of reach of children and pets. Do not return to using needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your healthcare provider how to dispose of this material after use. Follow all local regulations for disposing of the product.
If you miss a dose of piperacillin, use it immediately. If it is almost time for your next dose, forget about the missed dose and return to your usual dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at a time.
Ask your healthcare provider about using piperacillin.
How do I store Piperacillin?
Store the medicine at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom and freeze medication. Medicines under different brands may have different storage methods. Check the product box for instructions on how to store it, or ask the pharmacist. Stay away from children and pets.
It is forbidden to flush the medicine in the toilet or throw it down the drain if not instructed to. Properly discard this product if it is past the deadline or is no longer needed. Consult a pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more in-depth details on how to safely dispose of the product.
Piperacillin dosage
What should be considered before using the drug Piperacillin?
Several medical conditions may interact with piperacillin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if you:
- Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
- Are taking prescription or nonprescription medications, herbal products, or additional supplements
- Allergy to drugs, food, or other substances
- Suffering from cystic fibrosis, indigestion, bleeding problems, congestive heart failure, or kidney problems
- Dialysis, or have a history of diarrhea or severe indigestion due to antibiotics
- Have a diet low in salt or have low levels of potassium in the blood
Is Piperacillin safe for pregnant and lactating women?
Pregnancy
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This medicine is included in the pregnancy risk category B (A = no risk, B = no risk in some studies, C = there may be some risks, D = positive evidence of risk, X = contraindications, N = unknown).
Breastfeeding
Piperacillin is found in breast milk. If you are breastfeeding or will be breastfeeding while you are using piperacillin, check with your doctor. Discuss the possible risks to the baby.
Piperacillin side effects
What are the possible side effects of Piperacillin?
All drugs may cause side effects, but many people experience few or no side effects. Check with your doctor if the most common side effects below do not improve or bothers you:
- Diarrhea
- Dizzy
- Headache
- Watery stool
- Nausea
- Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site
- Tired
- Gag
Seek immediate medical attention if these serious side effects occur: Severe allergic reaction (rash; freckles; hives; difficulty breathing; shortness of breath; swelling of the lips, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stool; sore or tender calves; less urination; fever, chills or sore throat; inflammation at the injection area; prolonged muscle weakness; red, swollen, or blistered skin; seizures; diarrhea, vomiting, or severe stomach pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual fatigue or weakness; vaginal itching or discharge; inflamed or tender veins; yellow eyes or skin.
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Piperacillin Drug Warnings and Cautions
What drugs can interfere with the work of the Piperacillin drug?
Some drugs may interact with Piperacillin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Aminoglycosides (eg tobramycin) or oral contraceptives (birth control pills) as efficacy may be reduced by piperacillin
- Anticoagulants (eg warfarin) because efficacy may be reduced or the risk of side effects may be reduced by piperacillin
- Chemotherapy or diuretics (eg furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of side effects, such as low levels of potassium in the blood, may increase
- Heparin, methotrexate, or nondepolarizing muscle relaxants (eg vecuronium) because of their action and the risk of side effects may be increased by piperacillin
- Tetracycline (eg doxycycline) because it might reduce the efficacy of piperacillin.
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of Piperacillin drugs?
Certain drugs cannot be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with a healthcare professional about using drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Piperacillin?
The presence of other medical disorders may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems.
Piperacillin Drug Interactions
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dose of Piperacillin for adults?
Adult
IM / IV 3-4 g every 4-6 hours (maximum 24 g / day).
Serious infections (eg septicemia, nosocomial pneumonia, intra-abdominal, aerobic and anaerobic gynecologic, skin and soft tissue)
Adults and children over 12 years IV 12-18 g / day (200-300 mg / kg / day) in separate doses every 4-6 hours (maximum daily dose is 24 g / day).
Adults and children over 12 years
IV 8-16 g / day (125-200 mg / kg / day) in separate doses every 6-8 hours.
IM / IV 6-8 g / day (100-125 mg / kg / day) in separate doses every 6-12 hours.
IM 2 g as a one-time dose; give 1 g of probenecid 30 minutes before injection.
Prevention
Adults and children over 12 years
IV 2 g just before surgery, 2 g during surgery, and 2 g every 6 hours after surgery for not more than 24 hours.
IV 2 g just before surgery, 2 g 6 hours later, 2 g 12 hours after the first dose.
IV 2 g after pinching the umbilical cord, 2 g 4 hours later, 2 g 8 hours after the first dose.
IV 2 g just before surgery, 2 g back to the recovery room, 2 g 6 hours later.
What is the dosage of Piperacillin for children?
Doses in pediatric patients less than 12 years of age have not been studied in adequate and well-controlled clinical trials.
In what dosages and preparations is Piperacillin available?
Injection: 2 g, 3 g, 4 g
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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