Kenzolin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Piperacillin Na 4 g, tazobactam Na 500 mg

Indications/Uses

Bacterial infections of the lungs & airways (chest or lower resp tract infections); w/ in the abdomen; urinary tract; skin; & blood (septicemia or blood poisoning) in adult & childn >12 yr. Appendicitis complicated by a burst appendix, peritonitis &/or abscess formation in childn <12 yr. In combination w/ an aminoglycosides for bacterial infections in adult & childn >2 yr w/ low WBC counts (neutropenia).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

IV infusion over 30 min Adult 3.375 g every 6 hr totaling 13.5 g (piperacillin 12 g/tazobactam 1.5 g).

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if bleeding manifestations occurred. Possibility of superinfections caused by emergence of resistant organisms. Renal failure. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Upset stomach, vomiting, unpleasant or abnormal taste, diarrhea, gas, headache, constipation, insomnia, rash, itching, skin, swelling, shortness of breath, unusual bruising or bleeding.

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Drug Interactions

Prolonged t_½ w/ probenecid. High doses of heparin, oral anticoagulants or other drugs that may affect the blood coagulation system or thrombocyte function. Prolongation of the neuromuscular blockage of vecuronium. Piperacillin Na: Reduced clearance of MTX.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Penicillins

ATC Classification

J01CR05 - piperacillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of penicillin combinations, including beta-lactamase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Kenzolin powd for inj

Packing/Price

1's (P950.32/box)

Kenzolin

piperacillin + tazobactam

Manufacturer:

Uni Medicolabs

Distributor:

Bell-Kenz Pharma

Marketer:

MedEthix