Tazobactum is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Tazobactum blocks the action of the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the antibiotics.

Increased liver enzymes, Bruise, Bleeding, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Altered taste, Shortness of breath, Flatulence, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Itching, Skin rash, Stomach upset, Vomiting

• It is given as an infusion (a drip for 30 minutes) into a vein.
• Tell the doctor if you have to provide a blood or urine sample for any test because tazobactam and piperacillin may cause false positive results.

• If you are suffering from diarrhea before, or during the treatment with the drug.
• If you have kidney or liver problems, low levels of potassium in the blood, or are receiving hemodialysis.
• If you develop new or worsening infection, or fits (convulsions) during the treatment.
• If you are on a controlled-sodium diet.
• If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Ques. Q. Is tazobactam a sulfa (sulfonamide) drug?
Sulbactam does not contain sulfa. It is a beta lactamase Inhibitor

Ques. Q. What is tazobactam sodium?
Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor used as the sodium salt to increase the antibacterial activity of piperacillin

Ques. Q. What is tazact 4.5?
Tazact 4.5 is the brand name for combination of tazobactam and piperacillin

Ques. Q. What organisms does tazobactam/piperacillin cover?
Tazobactam in combination with piperacillin is mainly effective against anaerobes and enterococcus, listeria, staphylococcus, citrobacter, haemophilus, moraxella and proteus species but methicillin-resistant staphylococci are resistant to tazobactam/piperacillin

Ques. Q. Is tazobactam safe?
Tazobactam is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.