PACTUM INJ

Overview

PACTUM INJ is a Schedule H drug.

PACTUM INJ is composed of: PIPERACILLIN ( ), TAZOBACTAM ( )

It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.

Usage

PIPERACILLIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for PACTUM INJ and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma; hay fever; or kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal disease (especially colitis), during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Repeated electrolyte estimations may be needed especially in patients with low potassium levels. Monitor blood functions regularly.

Common Side-Effects

PIPERACILLIN : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Constipation, Head Headache, Difficulty Sleeping, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Abdomen Pain

Serious Side-Effects

PIPERACILLIN : Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Rare Side-Effects

PIPERACILLIN : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Technical Classification

PIPERACILLIN is categorized as: ANTIPSEUDOMONAL PENICILLINS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for PACTUM INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

PACTUM INJ

INR 575 for 1 INJECTION

PIPERACILLIN , TAZOBACTAM

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

TAZOBACT 4.5GM INJ	INR for	PIPERACILLIN 4000 MG, TAZOBACTAM 500 MG
ZOBACTIN 4.5GM INJ	INR 579 for	TAZOBACTAM 500 MG, PIPERACILLIN 4 GM
ZOSYN 4.5GM VIAL	INR 1057 for 1 INJECTION	TAZOBACTAM 500 MG, PIPERACILLIN 4 GM