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Piperacillin-tazobactam

Combination of piperacillin (anti-pseudomonal penicillin) with beta-lactamase inhibitor tazobactam. Useful for hospital-acquired infections and abdominal sepsis.

Short note​

Short note

Broad-spectrum beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combo.

Tip: Monitor sodium load in renal impairment

Front matter (for reference)​

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slug: /antibiotics/piperacillin-tazobactam
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  - Pip-tazo
  - Piperacillin/tazobactam
  - Piperacillin-tazobactam
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smartlink-short-note: |
  Broad-spectrum beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combo.
  <DrugTip note="Monitor sodium load in renal impairment" />
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