Drug reference
piperacillin-tazobactam
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Drug class
Anti Bacterial (Penicillins)
Mechanism of action
Antipseudomonal penicillin plus beta-lactamase inhibitor; inhibits biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide synthesis by binding to 1 or more of the penicillin-binding proteins and is effective during active-multiplication stage
Common side effects
- Insomnia
- Constipation
- Headache
- Nausea
- Fever
- Oral candidiasis
- Diarrhea
Contraindications
- Allergy to penicillins, cephalosporins, imipenem, beta-lactamase inhibitors
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is piperacillin-tazobactam?
piperacillin-tazobactam belongs to: Anti Bacterial.
How does piperacillin-tazobactam work?
Antipseudomonal penicillin plus beta-lactamase inhibitor; inhibits biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide synthesis by binding to 1 or more of the penicillin-binding proteins and is effective during active-multiplication stage
What are the common side effects of piperacillin-tazobactam?
Insomnia, Constipation, Headache, Nausea, Fever, Oral candidiasis, Diarrhea
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