Piperacillin/tazobactam
Piperacillin/tazobactam
Piperacillin/tazobactam (pronunciation: pie-per-a-sill-in/taz-oh-bak-tam) is a combination antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a combination of two medicines: piperacillin, which is a penicillin-type antibiotic, and tazobactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor. This combination works by killing the bacteria that cause these infections.
Etymology
The name "piperacillin" is derived from the Latin piper, meaning "pepper", and cillin, a common suffix for penicillin-type antibiotics. The name "tazobactam" is derived from its chemical structure, which includes a thiazole ring and a beta-lactam ring.
Usage
Piperacillin/tazobactam is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including pneumonia, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and intra-abdominal infections. It is also used to prevent infections in people who are at risk.
Side Effects
Common side effects of piperacillin/tazobactam include nausea, diarrhea, and rash. Serious side effects may include allergic reactions, seizures, and Clostridium difficile infection.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic
- Bacterial infection
- Penicillin
- Beta-lactamase inhibitor
- Thiazole
- Beta-lactam
- Pneumonia
- Skin infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Intra-abdominal infection
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Allergic reaction
- Seizure
- Clostridium difficile infection
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Piperacillin/tazobactam
- Wikipedia's article - Piperacillin/tazobactam
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