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Piperacillin and tazobactam

Piperacillin and tazobactam

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Piperacillin|tazobactam is a fourth generation cephalosporin which is a kind of cephalosporin type drug (anti-bacterial drug, antibiotic and antimicrobial).

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23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Zosyn

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Heartburn
Headache
Nausea
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Fever
Vomiting
Agitation
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity

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