Common
Increased liver enzymes, Bruise, Bleeding, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Altered taste, Shortness of breath, Flatulence, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Itching, Skin rash, Stomach upset, Vomiting.
Tazobactum blocks the action of the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the antibiotics.
- Make sure you complete the course even if you start to feel better.
- It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Discontinue Piperacillin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- It is given as an infusion (a drip for 30 minutes) into a vein.
- Tell the doctor if you have to provide a blood or urine sample for any test because tazobactam and piperacillin may cause false positive results.
Do not start or continue the tazobactam/piperacillin and consult your doctor:
- If you are suffering from diarrhea before, or during the treatment with the drug.
- If you have kidney or liver problems, low levels of potassium in the blood, or are receiving hemodialysis.
- If you develop new or worsening infection, or fits (convulsions) during the treatment.
- If you are on a controlled-sodium diet.
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Warnings
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Lactation
Driving
Kidney
Liver
