Tazobactum
ताज़ोबैक्टम
What it is
Tazobactum is a medicine that helps fight certain bacterial infections. It requires a prescription in India.
What it is used for
Tazobactum is used to treat a variety 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
Tazobactum works by combining with piperacillin, a penicillin-class antibacterial, to enhance its effectiveness. Piperacillin fights bacteria, while tazobactum prevents bacteria from breaking down piperacillin, making the treatment more effective.
How it is sold in India
In India Tazobactum comes as injection and powder or sachet.
Common side effects
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Who should not take it
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Brand names
2,055 medicines sold in India contain Tazobactum. They carry different brand names, but the medicine inside is the same 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We do not publish doses.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.