Pipracil Sodium 4gm Injection
Pfizer Ltd

prescription required

Bookmark
In-stock 1 Injection in 1 vial
498.90
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Pipracil Sodium 4gm Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Pipracil Sodium 4gm Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Pipracil Sodium 4gm Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Pipracil Sodium 4gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pipracil Sodium 4gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Pipracil Sodium 4gm Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pipracil Sodium 4gm Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Piperacillin   4gm

Uses of Pipracil Sodium Injection
Pipracil Sodium 4gm Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and serious bacterial infections.

How to use Pipracil Sodium Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Pipracil Sodium Injection works
Pipracil Sodium 4gm Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Pipracil Sodium Injection
Make sure you complete the course even if you start to feel better.  It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue Pipracil sodium and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is piperacillin related to penicillin?
Yes, piperacillin is a semi-synthetic, extended spectrum penicillin

Q. Is piperacillin compatible with morphine?
Piperacillin is not reported to interact with morphine. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use

Q. What is Pipracil sodium tazobactam?
Pipracil sodium and tazobactam are used as combination therapy for bacterial infections. Tazobactam reduces the destruction of Pipracil sodium from chemicals released from bacteria and extends their spectrum of activity

Q. What organisms does Pipracil sodium cover?
Pipracil sodium is mainly effective against enterococcus, listeria, and serious gram-negative infections. It does not act against methicillin-resistant staphylococci

Q. Is Pipracil sodium nephrotoxic?
Pipracil sodium may be nephrotoxic when taken along with vancomycin or when given to children with cancer or other impairments. Consult and inform your doctor about any medical problems you may have before taking Pipracil sodium

Q. Is Pipracil sodium safe?
Pipracil sodium is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Available Substitutes
Check availability by pincode