Piperacillin
Uses
Piperacillin is used in the treatment of Serious bacterial infections.
How it Works
Piperacillin is known as an antibiotic. Piperacillin kills the bacterial cells by attacking thei cell wall. Specifically, Piperacillin prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body. Thus killing the bacterial cell and stopping the infection
Common Side effects
Patients who take Piperacillin may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Allergic reaction,
Vomiting,
Diarrhoea
Tazobactum
Uses
Tazobactum is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and the symptoms it can cause.
How it Works
Tazobactum works by blocking the action of the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the antibiotics. Thus this allow the antibiotics to work on killing the bacterial cells and stopping the infection spread.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Tazobactum may suffer from such side effects;
Increased liver enzymes,
Bruise,
Bleeding,
Itching,
Skin rash,
Stomach upset,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Altered taste,
Shortness of breath,
Flatulence,
Headache,
Insomnia,
Vomiting