Piperacillin and tazobactam injection

Piperacillin and tazobactam injection (brand name Zosyn) is used to treat a wide range of moderate to severe bacterial infections. It is a combination medication containing a penicillin antibiotic (piperacillin) and a beta-lactamase inhibitor (tazobactam). The tazobactam prevents certain bacteria from destroying the piperacillin, thereby extending its effectiveness.

Common uses include treating infections of the:

Lungs: Including both hospital-acquired and community-acquired pneumonia.

Abdomen: Such as appendicitis, peritonitis, and other complex intra-abdominal infections.

Skin and soft tissues: Including cellulitis, cutaneous abscesses, and diabetic foot infections.

Female reproductive organs: Such as pelvic inflammatory disease and postpartum endometritis.

Urinary tract: Including both uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections.