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Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Piperacillin, Tazobactum
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection

Tazomac injection, being an antibacterial agent, is used for treating several serious bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent infections during surgery. It works by blocking the growth of the bacterial cell wall, which eventually kills the bacteria.

This medicine is not recommended for you if you are allergic towards any penicillin or cephalosporin drug. Some medications may interact with this drug so inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding. Avoid consuming this drug if you suffering from cystic fibrosis, bleeding problems, bowel inflammation, congestive heart failure or any kidney problems.

    What are the uses of Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection

    • Bacterial Infections

    What are the contraindications of Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection ?

    What are the side effects of Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection ?

    Key highlights of Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      It is recommended that breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

    What are the substitutes for Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is an anti bacterial drug that is injected intravenously or intramuscularly to prevent bacterial infection. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming their cell walls by binding with certain penicillin binding proteins present in the bacterial cells.

      What are the interactions of Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

        Medicine

        Tazomac injection interacts with Oxytetracycline, Probenecid, Chloramphenicol, Methotrexate, Doxycycline, Tetracycline, Warfarin, Entecavir.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Disease

        This medication interacts with Gastrointestinal Diseases, Renal dysfunction, seizures.

      FAQs about Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection

      • Ques : What is Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?

        Ans : Tazomac has Piperacillin and Tazobactam as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the bacteria's cell wall growth which kills the bacteria, avoiding destruction of antibiotics from substance released from bacteria.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?

        Ans : Tazomac is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Urinary tract infections, Pneumonia, Gynecological infections, Intra Abdominal Infection, and Skin and Skin Structure Infection.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?

        Ans : Side effects include Rash, Vomiting, Allergic reaction, Nausea and others.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Tazomac 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?

        Ans : Tazomac should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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