Piperacillin + Tazobactam
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If the patient experiences any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, they should inform their doctor or nurse. See section 4.
Piperacillin belongs to a group of medicines called "broad-spectrum penicillins". It is an antibiotic that kills many types of bacteria. Tazobactam may prevent some bacteria that are resistant to piperacillin from surviving. This means that when piperacillin and tazobactam are given together, more strains of bacteria will be killed. Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi is used in adults and adolescents to treat bacterial infections of the lower respiratory tract (lungs), urinary tract (kidneys and bladder), abdominal cavity infections, skin and blood infections. Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi can be used to treat bacterial infections in patients with a low white blood cell count (reduced resistance to infections). Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi is used in children aged 2 to 12 years to treat infections in the abdominal cavity, including appendicitis, peritonitis (infection of the fluid and membrane inside the abdominal organs), and cholecystitis (infection of the gallbladder). Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi can be used to treat bacterial infections in patients with a low white blood cell count (reduced resistance to infections). In some severe infections, the doctor may consider giving Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi together with other antibiotics.
Before starting treatment with Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi, the patient should discuss with their doctor or nurse:
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis Cases of a disease in which the immune system produces too many normally harmless white blood cells called histiocytes and lymphocytes, causing inflammation (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis), have been reported. This disease can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. If the patient experiences multiple symptoms, such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, bluish discoloration, or skin rash, they should immediately consult their doctor.
The use of piperacillin with tazobactam is not recommended in children under 2 years of age due to the lack of sufficient data on safety and efficacy.
The patient should tell their doctor or pharmacist about all medicines they are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines they plan to take. Some medicines may interact with piperacillin and tazobactam. These include:
If the patient is to have a blood or urine test, they should tell their doctor or healthcare professional that they are taking Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi.
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. The doctor will decide whether Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi is suitable for the patient. Piperacillin and tazobactam may pass into the baby in the womb or through breast milk. If the patient is breastfeeding, the doctor will decide whether Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi is suitable for the patient.
Taking Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi is unlikely to affect the patient's ability to drive or use machines. Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g + 0.25 gcontains 112 mg of sodium (the main component of common salt) per vial. This corresponds to 5.6% of the maximum recommended daily intake of sodium in the diet for adults. Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g + 0.5 gcontains 224 mg of sodium (the main component of common salt) per vial. This corresponds to 11.2% of the maximum recommended daily intake of sodium in the diet for adults. This should be taken into account in patients controlling their sodium intake.
The medicine will be administered by a doctor or other healthcare professional through intravenous infusion (lasting 30 minutes). The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the disease being treated, the patient's age, and any kidney problems they may have.
The recommended dose is 4 g of piperacillin and 0.5 g of tazobactam administered intravenously (directly into the blood) every 6-8 hours.
For children with abdominal infections, the recommended dose is 100 mg of piperacillin and 12.5 mg of tazobactam per kilogram of body weight, administered intravenously (directly into the blood) every 8 hours. The usual dose for children with a low white blood cell count is 80 mg of piperacillin and 10 mg of tazobactam per kilogram of body weight, administered intravenously (directly into the blood) every 6 hours. The doctor will calculate the dose of the medicine based on the child's body weight, but each individual dose of Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi will not exceed 4 g + 0.5 g. The patient will receive Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi until the infection symptoms have completely resolved (for 5 to 14 days).
The doctor may recommend reducing the dose of Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi or the frequency of administration. The doctor may perform blood tests to ensure that the correct dose of the medicine is being given, especially if the patient is receiving the medicine for a long time.
Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi will be administered by a doctor or other healthcare professional, so it is unlikely that the wrong dose will be given. However, if the patient experiences side effects, such as seizures or thinks they have received too much medicine, they should immediately tell their doctor.
If the patient thinks they have missed a dose of Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi, they should immediately tell their doctor or healthcare professional. If the patient has any further doubts about using this medicine, they should consult their doctor or nurse.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If the patient experiences any of the potentially serious side effects of Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi, they should immediately consult their doctor. Serious side effects (frequency in parentheses) of piperacillin with tazobactam include:
If the patient experiences any worsening of side effects or any side effects not listed in the leaflet, they should tell their doctor or healthcare professional. Very common side effects (may occur in more than 1 in 10 patients):
Rare side effects (may occur in less than 1 in 1000 patients):
Administration of piperacillin has been associated with a higher incidence of fever and rash in patients with cystic fibrosis. Beta-lactam antibiotics, including piperacillin with tazobactam, may cause symptoms of encephalopathy and seizures.
If the patient experiences any side effects, including those not listed in the leaflet, they should tell their doctor or nurse. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Adverse Reaction Monitoring of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, phone: +48 22 49 21 301, fax: +48 22 49 21 309, website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl. Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder. By reporting side effects, more information can be collected on the safety of the medicine.
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and vials after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated. Unopened vials Do not store above 25°C. Store the vials in the outer carton. For single use only. Unused solution should be discarded. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The patient should ask their pharmacist how to dispose of medicines they no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi is a white or almost white lyophilized powder for solution for infusion. Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g + 0.25 g is available in 15 ml and 50 ml vials made of colorless glass (type II), with a halobutyl rubber stopper and an aluminum flip-off cap, in a cardboard carton. Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g + 0.5 g is available in 50 ml vials made of colorless glass (type II), with a halobutyl rubber stopper and an aluminum flip-off cap, in a cardboard carton. The pack contains 1, 5, or 10 vials. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Fresenius Kabi Polska Sp. z o.o., Al. Jerozolimskie 134, 02-305 Warsaw
LABESFAL - Laboratorios Almiro S.A., FRESENIUS KABI GROUP, 3465-157 Santiago de Besteiros, Portugal. This applies to Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g + 0.5 g. MITIM S.r.l., Via Cacciamali n°34-36-38, 25125 Brescia, Italy. For more information, please contact the marketing authorization holder: Fresenius Kabi Polska Sp. z o.o., Al. Jerozolimskie 134, 02-305 Warsaw, phone: +48 22 345 67 89
Austria Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g Pulver zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung Belgium Piperacilline/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi N.V. 2 g/0.25 g poeder voor oplossing voor infusie/poudre pour solution pour perfusion/Pulver zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung Piperacilline/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi N.V. 4 g/0.5 g poeder voor oplossing voor infusie/poudre pour solution pour perfusion/Pulver zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung Bulgaria Пиперацилин/Тазобактам Каби 2 g/0.25 g прах за инфузионен разтвор Пиперацилин/Тазобактам Каби 4 g/0.5 g прах за инфузионен разтвор Cyprus Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g, Κόνις για διάλυμα προς έγχυση Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g, Κόνις για διάλυμα προς έγχυση Czech Republic Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g Denmark Estonia Piperacillin/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 2 g/0.25 g Pulver til infusionsvæske, opløsning Piperacillin/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 4 g/0.5 g Pulver til infusionsvæske, opløsning Finland Piperacillin/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 2 g/0.25 g infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten Piperacillin/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 4 g/0.5 g infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten France Piperacilline/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g, poudre pour solution pour perfusion Piperacilline/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g, poudre pour solution pour perfusion Germany Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g Pulver zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g Pulver zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung Greece Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g, Κόνις για διάλυμα προς έγχυση Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g, Κόνις για διάλυμα προς έγχυση Hungary Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g por oldatos infúzióhoz Iceland Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g, púði til að blanda við vökva til að fá sérstakann Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g, púði til að blanda við vökva til að fá sérstakann Ireland Piperacilline/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 2 g/0.25 g poeder voor oplossing voor infusie Piperacilline/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 4 g/0.5 g poeder voor oplossing voor infusie Italy Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g, polvere per soluzione per infusione Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g, polvere per soluzione per infusione Latvia Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g, pulveris uz šķīduma infūzijai Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g, pulveris uz šķīduma infūzijai Lithuania Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g, pulveris infuziniam tinkalui Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g, pulveris infuziniam tinkalui Luxembourg Piperacilline/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g, poudre pour solution pour perfusion Piperacilline/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g, poudre pour solution pour perfusion Malta Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g, powder for solution for infusion Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g, powder for solution for infusion Netherlands Piperacilline/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 2 g/0.25 g poeder voor oplossing voor infusie Piperacilline/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 4 g/0.5 g poeder voor oplossing voor infusie Norway Piperacillin/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 2 g/0.25 g pulver til infusjonsvæske, oppløsning Piperacillin/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 4 g/0.5 g pulver til infusjonsvæske, oppløsning Poland Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g + 0.25 g, proszek do sporządzania roztworu do infuzji Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g + 0.5 g, proszek do sporządzania roztworu do infuzji Portugal Piperacilina/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g Piperacilina/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g Romania Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g, pulbere pentru soluţie perfuzabilă Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g, pulbere pentru soluţie perfuzabilă Slovakia Slovenia Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g Piperacilin/tazobaktam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g prašek za raztopino za infundiranje Piperacilin/tazobaktam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g prašek za raztopino za infundiranje Spain Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 2 g/0.25 g Polvo para solución para perfusión Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi 4 g/0.5 g Polvo para solución para perfusión Sweden Piperacillin/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 2 g/0.25 g Powder for solution for infusion Piperacillin/Tazobactam Fresenius Kabi 4 g/0.5 g Powder for solution for infusion United Kingdom Piperacillin/Tazobactam 2 g/0.25 g powder for solution for infusion Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4 g/0.5 g powder for solution for infusion Date of last revision of the leaflet:18.04.2022
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Information intended for healthcare professionals only:
Incompatibilities with solvents and other medicines
Piperacillin/Tazobactam Kabi should be administered by intravenous infusion (lasting 30 minutes).
The solution should be prepared by adding the appropriate volume of one of the following compatible solvents to the vial. The vial should be shaken until the powder is dissolved. The powder dissolves within 5 to 10 minutes of continuous shaking (detailed instructions for handling the medicine are provided below).
2 g + 0.25 g (2 g of piperacillin and 0.25 g of tazobactam)
10 ml
4 g + 0.5 g (4 g of piperacillin and 0.5 g of tazobactam)
20 ml
* Compatible solvents used for dissolution:
The prepared solution should be withdrawn from the vial using a syringe. After dissolving the powder in the recommended manner, the contents of the vial withdrawn using a syringe will contain the labeled amount of piperacillin and tazobactam. The solution prepared in this way can be further diluted to the required volume (e.g., 50 ml or 150 ml) with one of the following diluents:
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