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Antibiotic · Antibiotic, penicillin (extended spectrum with beta-lactamase inhibitor) · Infectious Diseases, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Cystic Fibrosis
Piperacillin/tazobactam is an extended-spectrum penicillin combined with a beta-lactamase inhibitor (8:1 ratio). Injection, powder: 2 g/0.25 g, 3 g/0.375 g, 4 g/0.5 g, 12 g/1.5 g, 36 g/4.5 g (piperacillin/tazobactam). Premixed in iso-osmotic dextrose: 2 g/0.25 g in 50 mL; 3 g/0.375 g in 50 mL; 4 g/0.5 g in 100 mL. Contains 2.84 mEq sodium per gram piperac…