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Tazotum 1.125mg Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PIPERACILLIN-1000MG + TAZOBACTAM-125MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections, hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia, urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and uterine infections.

Medicinal Benefits:

Tazotum 1.125mg Injection contains two medicines, namely: Piperacillin and Tazobactam. Piperacillin is a Penicillin antibiotic. It acts by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacterial cell wall and inhibits its cell wall synthesis. Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that prevents the breakdown of other antibiotics by beta-lactamase enzyme-producing organisms. In Tazotum 1.125mg Injection, Tazobactam works by preventing bacteria from destroying Piperacillin. Thus, Tazotum 1.125mg Injection helps treat various bacterial infections of the stomach, lungs, skin and uterus.

FAQs

Tazotum 1.125mg Injection contains Piperacillin and Tazobactam. Piperacillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, and Tazobactam prevents the bacteria from gaining resistance against Piperacillin. Thus Tazotum 1.125mg Injection helps in treating various bacterial infections.

Tazotum 1.125mg Injection should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any cystic fibrosis (damaged lungs and digestive system), kidney disease, fits, colitis (inflammation of the colon), bleeding disorders, heart or liver diseases and undergoing dialysis.

Tazotum 1.125mg Injection can affect live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease their effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Tazotum 1.125mg Injection if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

It is recommended to complete the course of Tazotum 1.125mg Injection even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and stopping it midway may lead to recurring infections. Continue taking Tazotum 1.125mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed to treat your condition effectually.