Pictaz 4.5gm Injection

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Introduction to Pictaz 4.5gm Injection

It is an intravenous injection combination of Tazobactam and Piperacillin and is used to treat different bacterial infections by preventing the growth of bacteria. 

Piperacillin is a penicillin antibiotic whereas Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor and enhances piperacillin's effectiveness. 

Safety Advice for Pictaz 4.5gm Injection

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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Prolonged use in patient with liver impairment can cause Jaundice.

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Patient With kidney function impairments, should use with caution.

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Usually does not cause any harmful side effects but in some patient, it can cause nausea and Vomiting.

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It can alter the physical and mental fatigue so, affects driving ability.

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Usually safe to use during pregnancy.

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Safe to use during breast feeding.

How Pictaz 4.5gm Injection works

Piperacillin is a penicillin group's antibiotic and inhibits the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, causing bacterial death. Tazobactam inhibits the production of beta-lactamase enzymes by bacteria to resist antibiotics and enhance the activity of Piperacillin.

How To Use Pictaz 4.5gm Injection

  • Strictly follow doctor's prescription and instructions.
  • Dosage and duration mainly depend on severity and type of infection as well as weight, age and kidney function of Patient.

Special Precautions About Pictaz 4.5gm Injection

  • If patient has any allergic history, especially to cephalosporins, beta-lactam and penicillin antibiotics, they should inform their doctor.
  • In liver and Kidney patient, use this medicine with caution.
  • Drink more water to prevent kidney complications.

Benefits Of Pictaz 4.5gm Injection

  • It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
  • Used for treatment of severe bacterial infection. eg; Urinary tract infection, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Skin infection and Intra-abdominal infection.
  • Effective against antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Side Effects Of Pictaz 4.5gm Injection

  • Kidney Problem
  • Nausea
  • Liver problem
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Insomnia
  • Constipation

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Pictaz 4.5gm Injection

Missed doses are unusual because it is given by a medical expert in a clinical environment. If doses are missed they should be administered as soon as possible.

Health And Lifestyle

Maintain good personal hygiene. Follow a balance diet, stay hydrated, and engage with regular physical activity.

Drug Interaction

  • Gentamycin
  • Warfarin
  • Methotrexate
  • Probenecid

Drug Food Interaction

  • N/A

Disease Explanation

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Bacterial infection is caused by bacteria. This is the conditions in which bacteria enter into the body and increase their number and alter the normal body as well as immune functions.

FAQ's on Pictaz 4.5gm Injection

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Saturday, 6 July, 2024

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Pictaz 4.5gm Injection

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Pictaz 4.5gm Injection

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