Tazocin is an antibiotic that contains piperacillin
sodium and tazobactam sodium. Piperacillin sodium targets gram positive,
gram negative, and anaerobic organisms by inhibiting their cell wall synthesis.
Tazobactam sodium is an agent that inhibits beta-lactamase which would otherwise
make the organism resistant to piperacillin. Therefore, Tazocin is a broad
spectrum antibiotic which is effective also in treating infection caused
by beta-lactamase forming organisms.
Low respiratory tract infections Urinary tract infections
excluding prostatitis, Intra-abdominal and biliary infections Cutaneous
infections Fever and infection in Neutropenic patients
Adults and children over 12 years - The usual dosage
is 4.5g every 8 hours in three times per day. The dosage depends on the
severity and site of the infection. It may be increased to 18g per day.