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Piperacillin Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium for Injection 1.5g
Composition:
Each vial contains:
- Piperacillin Sodium equivalent to Piperacillin 1g
- Sulbactam Sodium equivalent to Sulbactam 0.5g
Description:
Piperacillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic that acts against Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that protects piperacillin from degradation by bacterial beta-lactamases, thereby enhancing its antibacterial activity.
Indications:
Piperacillin/Sulbactam for Injection is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including:
- Respiratory tract infections (e.g., pneumonia, bronchitis)
- Complicated intra-abdominal infections (e.g., peritonitis, abscesses)
- Complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Complicated skin and soft tissue infections
- Gynecological infections (e.g., pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis)
- Septicemia and bacteremia
Dosage & Administration:
Adults & Adolescents (≥12 years):
- Usual dose: 1.5g IV every 8 hours
- Severe infections: 3g IV every 6-8 hours
Pediatric Patients (2 months - 12 years):
- 100 mg/kg/day (piperacillin/sulbactam) divided every 8 hours
- Severe infections: 300 mg/kg/day divided every 6-8 hours
Neonates (<2 months):
- 75 mg/kg IV every 12 hours
Renal Impairment (Adults & Adolescents):
Creatinine Clearance (CrCl) |
Dose |
Dosing Interval |
≥40 mL/min |
Usual dose |
Every 6-8 hours |
20-40 mL/min |
1.5g IV |
Every 12 hours |
<20 mL/min |
0.75g IV |
Every 12 hours |
Hemodialysis |
0.75g IV after dialysis |
Every 12 hours |
Administration:
- Intravenous (IV) infusion over 30 minutes
- Intramuscular (IM) injection in deep muscle
- Dilute with 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NS) or 5% Dextrose (D5W)
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to Piperacillin, Sulbactam, Penicillins, or Cephalosporins.
Precautions:
- Risk of allergic reactions - Monitor for anaphylaxis.
- Monitor renal function, especially in elderly patients.
- Hematologic effects: May cause thrombocytopenia or neutropenia.
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea - discontinue if severe diarrhea occurs.
- Sodium content - Use with caution in patients with heart failure or hypertension.
Adverse Reactions:
- Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
- Hematologic: Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia.
- Renal: Increased creatinine, acute kidney injury (rare).
- Allergic Reactions: Rash, urticaria, anaphylaxis (rare).
- Injection Site Reactions: Phlebitis, pain.
Drug Interactions:
- Aminoglycosides: Should not be mixed in the same IV solution.
- Probenecid: Increases piperacillin levels.
- Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin): May increase bleeding risk.
- Methotrexate: Reduced clearance may increase toxicity.
- Vancomycin: Increased nephrotoxicity risk.
Storage Conditions:
- Store below 25°C, protect from light.
- Reconstituted solution should be used within 24 hours if refrigerated (2-8°C) or immediately if stored at room temperature.


