Tazobactam
Description
Tazobactam is an antibiotic used for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria. This medicine is used in combination with other antibiotics, usually when more commonly used systemic antibiotics may be ineffective due to bacterial resistance (bacteria do not respond to medicine). It works by making the bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics.
Tazobactam rarely has side effects. The side effects depend on the combination of medicine used along with this medicine. The common side effects that rarely occur with this medicine may be nausea, vomiting, etc.
Tazobactam is usually administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional. Take the complete course of injections given by your doctor even if you feel well.
Tazobactam is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about all your health problems including all the medicines you use. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Tazobactam
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Uses of Tazobactam
What is it prescribed for?
- Bacterial infections
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for Tazobactam to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Tazobactam.
- Usage in pregnancy?Tazobactam is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Tazobactam is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid taking Tazobactam if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Tazobactam is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Tazobactam is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Missed Dose
Since Tazobactam is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Tazobactam is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Probenecid
Entecavir
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Tazobactam should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Inform your doctor if you have an allergy to this medicine.
Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine to your doctor.
Report any undesirable effects to your doctor promptly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Tazobactam inhibits some chemicals produced by the bacteria and makes the bacteria more sensitive to antibiotic activity.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Beta-lactamase inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Tazobactam. [online] Available at: [Accessed 18 October 2021].
Information on this page was last updated on 6 Feb 2023
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