Piperacillin + Tazobactam

Edina Avdic, Pharm.D., Paul A. Pham, Pharm.D.
Pediatric Dosing Author: Alice Jenh Hsu, PharmD, BCPS, AQ-ID
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INDICATIONS

FDA

  • Gynecologic infections (pelvic inflammatory disease, post-partum endometritis)
  • Intra-abdominal infections (peritonitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis)
  • Skin and skin structure infections (including diabetic foot infections)
  • Community-acquired pneumonia
  • Nosocomial pneumonia

NON-FDA APPROVED USES

  • Endocarditis caused by Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonasspp. (usually in combination with aminoglycosides)
  • Aspiration pneumonia, lung abscess,empyema
  • Ventilator-associated pneumonia
  • Neutropenic fever
  • Bacteremia caused by Pseudomonas spp. or polymicrobial
  • Empiric therapy for variety infections where broad-spectrum agent is needed including sepsis (except for meningitis)

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INDICATIONS

FDA

  • Gynecologic infections (pelvic inflammatory disease, post-partum endometritis)
  • Intra-abdominal infections (peritonitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis)
  • Skin and skin structure infections (including diabetic foot infections)
  • Community-acquired pneumonia
  • Nosocomial pneumonia

NON-FDA APPROVED USES

  • Endocarditis caused by Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonasspp. (usually in combination with aminoglycosides)
  • Aspiration pneumonia, lung abscess,empyema
  • Ventilator-associated pneumonia
  • Neutropenic fever
  • Bacteremia caused by Pseudomonas spp. or polymicrobial
  • Empiric therapy for variety infections where broad-spectrum agent is needed including sepsis (except for meningitis)

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