Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Zosyn Injection
Zosyn Injection
| Generic name | piperacillin and tazobactam |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Penicillin-class antibacterial combined with a beta-lactamase inhibitor |
| Forms | Frozen injection solution in single-dose plastic (GALAXY) containers, Lyophilized powder for reconstitution in single-dose vials, Lyophilized powder for reconstitution in pharmacy bulk vials |
Zosyn contains a combination of piperacillin and tazobactam. Piperacillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic and tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps piperacillin work against bacteria that would otherwise resist it. It is given as an infusion into a vein.
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