Tazocin is a brand medication that contains Piperacillin and Tazobactam. Piperacillin belongs to a class of Penicillin antibiotics. Tazobactam works as an enzyme inhibitor to increase the exposure of Piperacillin. It is used to treat a number of complicated bacterial infections, including hospital-acquired pneumonia, complicated skin and soft tissue infections, intra-abdominal infections and urinary tract infections.
Tazocin is available as injections and only used in hospital settings. Each vial contains 4.5 g (Piperacillin 4 g and Tazobactam 0.5 g).
For complicated bacterial infections
Adult and children above 12 years:
Inject 4.5g every 6 hours for 5–14 days by infusion over 30 min.
Child 2–12 years:
Inject 90 mg/kg every 6 hours for 5–14 days by infusion over 30 min.The maximum dose 4.5 g per administration.
Common dosing schedule:
Tazocin is administered in the hospital setting by a healthcare professional.
This schedule is for reference only, adjustments may be made according to individual needs.
Some common medications Tazocin may interact with:
Please notify your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the above medication, dosage adjustments might be needed.
In Hong Kong, Tazocin is a prescription only medicine, and requires a prescription from a doctor to be purchased in a pharmacy. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For more information about drug names and ingredients, you can visit Hong Kong’s Drug Office at https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk
Need more information?
For detailed information about the use of Tazocin in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Disclaimer: our goal is to provide you with the most relevant drug information and common dosage for Hong Kong. This information does not constitute medical advice. For specific treatment recommendations and advice, always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, and follow the instructions included with your specific medicine.
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