Piperacillin
पाइपरसिलिन
What it is
Piperacillin is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It requires a prescription in India.
What it is used for
Piperacillin is used to treat several types of bacterial infections, including intra-abdominal infections, nosocomial pneumonia, skin and skin structure infections, female pelvic infections, and community-acquired pneumonia.
- Intra-abdominal infections
- Nosocomial pneumonia
- Skin and skin structure infections
- Female pelvic infections
- Community-acquired pneumonia
How it works
Piperacillin is a penicillin-class antibacterial that works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall formation, preventing them from growing and multiplying. It is often combined with tazobactam, a β-lactamase inhibitor, to enhance its effectiveness against bacteria that produce enzymes that can break down penicillins.
How it is sold in India
In India Piperacillin comes as injection and powder or sachet.
Common side effects
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See a doctor straight away if
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Who should not take it
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Brand names
912 medicines sold in India contain Piperacillin.
Brands sold in India include Piprapen, Pipracil Sodium, Pracil, Piptal. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. It carries no dosage and no prices.