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How long does it take for piperacillin/tazobac , 3.375g iv drip to become effective?
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Depends on what is..: Meant for effective and what is being treated and where the infection is. Usually with 12-24 hours, objective criteria of improvement such as decreasing temperature, decreasing white blood cell count and improvement in symptoms.
Answered 11/29/2012
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