PELIN-T

Piperacillin & Tazobactam Injection – This is a combination injection of two medications; Piperacillin and Tazobactam that are used to treat infections caused by bacteria on different parts of the body such as skin, lungs, stomach or bowel, female reproductive organs, etc. This injection is manufactured and supplied at Pax Healthcare with the brand name Pelin-T.

Piperacillin and Tazobactam belong to a class of medicines called penicillin antibiotics and beta-lactamase inhibitors respectively that fundamentally work by getting into a fight with bacteria. In the same manner, Piperacillin & Tazobactam together stop the unfolding of bacteria in the body. This injection is used to treat gynecological, abdominal, skin, pneumonia, etc., caused by bacteria.

Piperacillin & Tazobactam Injection comes in the form of a powder that is to be mixed with liquid and injected in the vein (intravenously). It is usually given every six hours and should be injected gently over at least 30 minutes. The length of treatment should be according to the recommendation of the doctor. Do not exceed the dosage and duration of the injection and keep it on the lower side. After seeing an improvement in the condition, the doctor may switch to another antibiotic that is to be taken by mouth to cure the left infection.

If you are administering the injection at home, it must be under the instructions of a healthcare expert. Make sure to understand complete directions as directed by the healthcare provider. If one does not understand the whole concept of injecting the Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection, he must not self-administer it.

Side Effects

Along with the powerful and effective effects of this injection, it may also cause some unwanted side effects to the body. These side effects may not need urgent medical consideration but it is advised to notify the doctor about the occurrence of the same. Following are the common side effects of Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection:

1. Diarrhea
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Trouble Sleeping
5. Headache, etc.

There are some highly rare chances of the serious side effects of Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection including bladder pain, abnormal heartbeat, agitation, numbness or tingling of body parts, joint or muscle pain, etc. If one encounters such side effects, he must directly check up with the doctor.