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Piperacillin and Tazobactam
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC Directory| Ingredient | Strength | RxCUI | Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piperacillin Sodium | 12 g/100mL | 1659149 | View |
| Piperacillin Sodium | 12 g/60mL | 1659149 | View |
| Piperacillin Sodium | 2 g/1 | 1659149 | View |
| Piperacillin Sodium | 2 g/10mL | 1659149 | View |
| Piperacillin Sodium | 3 g/1 | 1659149 | View |
| Piperacillin Sodium | 3 g/15mL | 1659149 | View |
| Piperacillin Sodium | 36 g/180mL | 1659149 | View |
| Piperacillin Sodium | 36 g/250mL | 1659149 | View |
| Piperacillin Sodium | 4 g/1 | 1659149 | View |
| Piperacillin Sodium | 4 g/20mL | 1659149 | View |
| Tazobactam Sodium | .25 g/1 | 1659149 | View |
| Tazobactam Sodium | .25 g/10mL | 1659149 | View |
| Tazobactam Sodium | .375 g/1 | 1659149 | View |
| Tazobactam Sodium | .375 g/15mL | 1659149 | View |
| Tazobactam Sodium | .5 g/1 | 1659149 | View |
| Tazobactam Sodium | .5 g/20mL | 1659149 | View |
| Tazobactam Sodium | 1.5 g/100mL | 1659149 | View |
| Tazobactam Sodium | 1.5 g/60mL | 1659149 | View |
| Tazobactam Sodium | 4.5 g/180mL | 1659149 | View |
| Tazobactam Sodium | 4.5 g/250mL | 1659149 | View |
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Penicillin-class Antibacterial [EPC] | EPC | All 38 members |
| Penicillins [CS] | CS | All 38 members |
| beta Lactamase Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | All 15 members |
| beta Lactamase Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 15 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203719-001 | PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM | INJECTABLE | PIPERACILLIN SODIUM; TAZOBACTAM SODIUM | Prescription | AP | ||
| 203719-002 | PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM | INJECTABLE | PIPERACILLIN SODIUM; TAZOBACTAM SODIUM | Prescription | AP | ||
| 203719-003 | PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM | INJECTABLE | PIPERACILLIN SODIUM; TAZOBACTAM SODIUM | Prescription | AP |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated (parenteral aqueous solutions)
Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 14 | Labeling | Approved | December 3, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 12 | Labeling | Approved | May 1, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 10 | Labeling | Approved | April 5, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 9 | Labeling | Approved | April 5, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Labeling | Approved | February 18, 2021 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Approved | May 18, 2018 | — |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20250808). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Boxed Warning
openFDA Drug LabelingPHARMACY BULK PACKAGE – NOT FOR DIRECT INFUSION PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE – NOT FOR DIRECT INFUSION
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingIndications and Usage ( 1 ) 5/2020 Dosage and Administration ( 2 ) 5/2020 Warnings and Precautions, Central Nervous System Adverse Reactions ( 5.4 ) 5/2020
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, for intravenous use is a combination of piperacillin, a penicillin-class antibacterial and tazobactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, indicated for the treatment of: Intra-abdominal infections in adult and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older ( 1.1 ) Nosocomial pneumonia in adult and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older ( 1.2 ) Skin and skin structure infections in adults ( 1.3 ) Female pelvic infections in adults ( 1.4 ) Community-acquired pneumonia in adults ( 1.5 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and other antibacterial drugs, piperacillin and tazobactam for injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. ( 1.6 ) 1.1 Intra-abdominal Infections Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 months of age and older) for the treatment of appendicitis (complicated by rupture or abscess) and peritonitis caused by beta-lactamase producing isolates of Escherichia coli or the following members of the Bacteroides fragilis group: B. fragilis , B. ovatus , B. thetaiotaomicron , or B. vulgatus . 1.2 Nosocomial Pneumonia Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 months of age and older) for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia (moderate to severe) caused by beta-lactamase producing isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and by piperacillin and tazobactam-susceptible Acinetobacter baumannii , Haemophilus influenzae , Klebsiella pneumoniae , and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Nosocomial pneumonia caused by P. aeruginosa should be treated in combination with an aminoglycoside) [see Dosage and Administration (2) ] . 1.3 Skin and Skin Structure Infections Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is indicated in adults for the treatment of uncomplicated and complicated skin and skin structure infections, including cellulitis, cutaneous abscesses and ischemic/diabetic foot infections caused by beta-lactamase producing isolates of Staphylococcus aureus . 1.4 Female Pelvic Infections Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is indicated in adults for the treatment of postpartum endometritis or pelvic inflammatory disease caused by beta-lactamase producing isolates of Escherichia coli . 1.5 Community-acquired Pneumonia Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is indicated in adults for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (moderate severity only) caused by beta-lactamase producing isolates of Haemophilus influenzae . 1.6 Usage To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and other antibacterial drugs, piperacillin and tazobactam for injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult Patients With Indications Other Than Nosocomial Pneumonia; The usual daily dosage of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection for adults is 3.375 g every six hours totaling 13.5 g (12 g piperacillin/1.5 g tazobactam). ( 2.1 ) Adult Patients with Nosocomial Pneumonia: Initial presumptive treatment of patients with nosocomial pneumonia should start with piperacillin and tazobactam for injection at a dosage of 4.5 g every six hours plus an aminoglycoside, totaling 18 g (16 g piperacillin/2 g tazobactam). ( 2.2 ) Adult Patients with Renal Impairment: Dosage in patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≤ 40 mL/min) and dialysis patients should be reduced, based on the degree of renal impairment. ( 2.3 ) Pediatric Patients by Indication and Age: See Table below ( 2.4 ) Recommended Dosage of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Pediatric Patients 2 months of Age and Older, Weighing up to 40 kg and With Normal Renal Function Age Appendicitis and /or Peritonitis Nosocomial Pneumonia 2 months to 9 months 90 mg/kg (80 mg piperacillin/10 mg tazobactam) every 8 (eight) hours 90 mg/kg (80 mg piperacillin/10 mg tazobactam) every 6 (six) hours Older than 9 months 112.5 mg/kg (100 mg piperacillin/12.5 mg tazobactam) every 8 (eight) hours 112.5 mg/kg (100 mg piperacillin/12.5 mg tazobactam) every 6 (six ) hours Administer piperacillin and tazobactam for injection by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes to both adult and pediatric patients ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 ). Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and aminoglycosides should be reconstituted, diluted, and administered separately. Co-administration via Y-site can be done under certain conditions. ( 2.7 ) See the full prescribing information for the preparation and administration instructions for piperacillin and tazobactam for injection single-dose vials. 2.1 Dosage in Adult Patients With Indications Other Than Nosocomial Pneumonia The usual total daily dosage of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection for adult patients with indications other than nosocomial pneumonia is 3.375 g every six hours [totaling 13.5 g (12 g piperacillin/ 1.5 g tazobactam)], to be administered by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes. The usual duration of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection treatment is from 7 to 10 days. 2.2 Dosage in Adult Patients With Nosocomial Pneumonia Initial presumptive treatment of adult patients with nosocomial pneumonia should start with piperacillin and tazobactam for injection at a dosage of 4.5 g every six hours plus an aminoglycoside, [totaling 18 g (16 g piperacillin/2 g tazobactam)], administered by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes. The recommended duration of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection treatment for nosocomial pneumonia is 7 to 14 days. Treatment with the aminoglycoside should be continued in patients from whom P. aeruginosa is isolated. 2.3 Dosage in Adult Patients With Renal Impairment In adult patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≤ 40 mL/min) and dialysis patients (hemodialysis and CAPD), the intravenous dose of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection should be reduced based on the degree of renal impairment. The recommended daily dosage of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection for patients with renal impairment administered by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes is described in Table 1 . Table 1: Recommended Dosage of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection in Patients with Normal Renal Function and Renal Impairment (As total grams piperacillin/tazobactam) # # Administer piperacillin and tazobactam for injection by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes. * Creatinine clearance for patients not receiving hemodialysis ** 0.75 g (0.67 g piperacillin/0.08 g tazobactam) should be administered following each hemodialysis session on hemodialysis days Creatinine clearance, mL/min All Indications (except nosocomial pneumonia) Nosocomial Pneumonia Greater than 40 mL/min 3.375 every 6 hours 4. …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP is supplied as a white to off-white powder in single dose vials in the following sizes: Each piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP 2.25 g single dose vial provides piperacillin sodium equivalent to 2 grams of piperacillin and tazobactam sodium equivalent to 0.25 g of tazobactam. Each piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP 3.375 g single dose vial provides piperacillin sodium equivalent to 3 grams of piperacillin and tazobactam sodium equivalent to 0.375 g of tazobactam. Each piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP 4.5 g single dose vial provides piperacillin sodium equivalent to 4 grams of piperacillin and tazobactam sodium equivalent to 0.5 g of tazobactam. Piperacillin and tazobactam for Injection: 2.25 g, 3.375 g, and 4.5 g lyophilized powder for reconstitution in single-dose vials. ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergic reactions to any of the penicillins, cephalosporins, or beta-lactamase inhibitors. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to any of the penicillins, cephalosporins, or beta-lactamase inhibitors. ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Serious hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylactic/anaphylactoid) reactions have been reported in patients receiving piperacillin and tazobactam for injection. Discontinue piperacillin and tazobactam for injection if a reaction occurs. ( 5.1 ) • Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection may cause severe cutaneous adverse reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. Discontinue piperacillin and tazobactam for injection for progressive rashes. ( 5.2 ) • Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) has been reported with the use of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection. If HLH is suspected, discontinue piperacillin and tazobactam for injection immediately. ( 5.3 ) • Rhabdomyolysis: If signs or symptoms of rhabdomyolysis are observed, discontinue Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and initiate appropriate therapy. ( 5.4 ) • Hematological effects (including bleeding, leukopenia and neutropenia) have occurred. Monitor hematologic tests during prolonged therapy. ( 5.5 ) • As with other penicillins, piperacillin and tazobactam for injection may cause neuromuscular excitability or seizures. Patients receiving higher doses, especially in the presence of renal impairment may be at greater risk. Closely monitor patients with renal impairment or seizure disorders for signs and symptoms of neuromuscular excitability or seizures. ( 5.6 ) • Nephrotoxicity in critically ill patients has been observed; the use of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection was found to be an independent risk factor for renal failure and was associated with delayed recovery of renal function as compared to other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs in a randomized, multicenter, controlled trial in critically ill patients. Based on this study, alternative treatment options should be considered in the critically ill population. If alternative treatment options are inadequate or unavailable, monitor renal function during treatment with Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection. ( 5.7 ) • Clostridioides difficile - associated diarrhea: evaluate patients if diarrhea occurs. ( 5.9 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Adverse Reactions Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic/anaphylactoid) reactions (including shock) have been reported in patients receiving therapy with piperacillin and tazobactam for injection. These reactions are more likely to occur in individuals with a history of penicillin, cephalosporin, or carbapenem hypersensitivity or a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens. Before initiating therapy with piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, careful inquiry should be made concerning previous hypersensitivity reactions. If an allergic reaction occurs, piperacillin and tazobactam for injection should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. 5.2 Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection may cause severe cutaneous adverse reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. If patients develop a skin rash they should be monitored closely and piperacillin and tazobactam for injection discontinued if lesions progress. 5.3 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Cases of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) have been reported in pediatric and adult patients treated with piperacillin and tazobactam for injection. Signs and symptoms of HLH may include fever, rash, lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly and cytopenia. If HLH is suspected, discontinue piperacillin and tazobactam for injection immediately and institute appropriate management. 5.4 Rhabdomyolysis Rhabdomyolysis has been reported with the use of Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection [ see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 ) ]. If signs or symptoms of rhabdomyolysis such as mu …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Hypersensitivity Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Rhabdomyolysis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Hematologic Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Central Nervous System Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Nephrotoxicity in Critically Ill Patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Clostridioides difficile-Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] The most common adverse reactions (incidence >5%) are diarrhea, constipation, nausea, headache, and insomnia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Provepharm Inc., at 1–833-727-6556 or safety-us@provepharm.com or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Clinical Trials in Adult Patients During the initial clinical investigations, 2621 patients worldwide were treated with piperacillin and tazobactam for injection in phase 3 trials. In the key North American monotherapy clinical trials (n=830 patients), 90% of the adverse events reported were mild to moderate in severity and transient in nature. However, in 3.2% of the patients treated worldwide, piperacillin and tazobactam for injection was discontinued because of adverse events primarily involving the skin (1.3%), including rash and pruritus; the gastrointestinal system (0.9%), including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting; and allergic reactions (0.5%). Table 5: Adverse Reactions from Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection Monotherapy Clinical Trials System Organ Class Adverse Reaction Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea (11.3%) Constipation (7.7%) Nausea (6.9%) Vomiting (3.3%) Dyspepsia (3.3%) Abdominal pain (1.3%) General disorders and administration site conditions Fever (2.4%) Injection site reaction (≤1%) Rigors (≤1%) Immune system disorders Anaphylaxis (≤1%) Infections and infestations Candidiasis (1.6%) Pseudomembranous colitis (≤1%) Metabolism and nutrition disorders Hypoglycemia (≤1%) Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Myalgia (≤1%) Arthralgia (≤1%) Nervous system disorders Headache (7.7%) Psychiatric disorders Insomnia (6.6%) Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash (4.2%, including maculopapular, bullous, and urticarial) Pruritus (3.1%) Purpura (≤1%) Vascular disorders Phlebitis (1.3%) Thrombophlebitis (≤1%) Hypotension (≤1%) Flushing (≤1%) Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Epistaxis (≤1%) Nosocomial Pneumonia Trials Two trials of nosocomial lower respiratory tract infections were conducted. In one study, 222 patients were treated with piperacillin and tazobactam for injection in a dosing regimen of 4.5 g every 6 hours in combination with an aminoglycoside and 215 patients were treated with imipenem/cilastatin (500 mg/500 mg every 6 hours) in combination with an aminoglycoside. In this trial, treatment-emergent adverse events were reported by 402 patients, 204 (91.9%) in the piperacillin/tazobactam group and 198 (92.1%) in the imipenem/cilastatin group. Twenty-five (11.0%) patients in the piperacillin/tazobactam group and 14 (6.5%) in the imipenem/cilastatin group (p > 0.05) discontinued treatment due to an adverse event. The second trial used a dosing regimen of 3.375 g given every 4 hours with an aminoglycoside. Table 6: Adverse Reactions from Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection Plus Aminoglycoside Clinical Trials a a For adverse drug reactions that appeared in both studies the higher frequency is presented. …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection administration can significantly reduce tobramycin concentrations in hemodialysis patients. Monitor tobramycin concentrations in these patients. ( 7.1 ) • Probenecid prolongs the half-lives of piperacillin and tazobactam and should not be co-administered with piperacillin and tazobactam for injection unless the benefit outweighs the risk. ( 7.2 ) • Co-administration of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection with vancomycin may increase the incidence of acute kidney injury. Monitor kidney function in patients receiving piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and vancomycin. ( 7.3 ) • Monitor coagulation parameters in patients receiving piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and heparin or oral anticoagulants. ( 7.4 ) • Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection may prolong the neuromuscular blockade of vecuronium and other non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers. Monitor for adverse reactions related to neuromuscular blockade. ( 7.5 ) 7.1 Aminoglycosides Piperacillin may inactivate aminoglycosides by converting them to microbiologically inert amides. In vivo inactivation: When aminoglycosides are administered in conjunction with piperacillin to patients with end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis, the concentrations of the aminoglycosides (especially tobramycin) may be significantly reduced and should be monitored. Sequential administration of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and tobramycin to patients with either normal renal function or mild to moderate renal impairment has been shown to modestly decrease serum concentrations of tobramycin but no dosage adjustment is considered necessary. In vitro inactivation: Due to the in vitro inactivation of aminoglycosides by piperacillin, piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and aminoglycosides are recommended for separate administration. Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and aminoglycosides should be reconstituted, diluted, and administered separately when concomitant therapy with aminoglycosides is indicated. Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, is compatible with amikacin and gentamicin for simultaneous Y-site infusion in certain diluents and at specific concentrations. Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is not compatible with tobramycin for simultaneous Y-site infusion [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.6 )]. 7.2 Probenecid Probenecid administered concomitantly with piperacillin and tazobactam for injection prolongs the half-life of piperacillin by 21% and that of tazobactam by 71% because probenecid inhibits tubular renal secretion of both piperacillin and tazobactam. Probenecid should not be co-administered with piperacillin and tazobactam for injection unless the benefit outweighs the risk. 7.3 Vancomycin Studies have detected an increased incidence of acute kidney injury in patients concomitantly administered piperacillin and tazobactam and vancomycin as compared to vancomycin alone [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )]. Monitor kidney function in patients concomitantly administered with piperacillin and tazobactam and vancomycin. No pharmacokinetic interactions have been noted between piperacillin and tazobactam and vancomycin. 7.4 Anticoagulants Coagulation parameters should be tested more frequently and monitored regularly during simultaneous administration of high doses of heparin, oral anticoagulants, or other drugs that may affect the blood coagulation system or the thrombocyte function [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]. 7.5 Vecuronium Piperacillin when used concomitantly with vecuronium has been implicated in the prolongation of the neuromuscular blockade of vecuronium. Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection could produce the same phenomenon if given along with vecuronium. Due to their similar mechanism of action, it is expected that the neuromuscular blockade produced by any of the non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers could be prolonged in the pr …
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Dosage in patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≤ 40 mL/min) should be reduced based on the degree of renal impairment. ( 2.3 , 8.6 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Piperacillin and tazobactam cross the placenta in humans. However, there are insufficient data with piperacillin and/or tazobactam in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. No fetal structural abnormalities were observed in rats or mice when piperacillin and tazobactam was administered intravenously during organogenesis at doses 1 to 2 times and 2 to 3 times the human dose of piperacillin and tazobactam, respectively, based on body-surface area (mg/m 2 ). However, fetotoxicity in the presence of maternal toxicity was observed in developmental toxicity and peri/postnatal studies conducted in rats (intraperitoneal administration prior to mating and throughout gestation or from gestation day 17 through lactation day 21) at doses less than the maximum recommended human daily dose based on body-surface area (mg/m 2 ) [ see Data ]. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In embryo-fetal development studies in mice and rats, pregnant animals received intravenous doses of piperacillin and tazobactam up to 3000/750 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis. There was no evidence of teratogenicity up to the highest dose evaluated, which is 1 to 2 times and 2 to 3 times the human dose of piperacillin and tazobactam, in mice and rats respectively, based on body-surface area (mg/m 2 ). Fetal body weights were reduced in rats at maternally toxic doses at or above 500/62.5 mg/kg/day, minimally representing 0.4 times the human dose of both piperacillin and tazobactam based on body-surface area (mg/m 2 ). A fertility and general reproduction study in rats using intraperitoneal administration of tazobactam or the combination piperacillin and tazobactam prior to mating and through the end of gestation, reported a decrease in litter size in the presence of maternal toxicity at 640 mg/kg/day tazobactam (4 times the human dose of tazobactam based on body-surface area), and decreased litter size and an increase in fetuses with ossification delays and variations of ribs, concurrent with maternal toxicity at ≥640/160 mg/kg/day piperacillin and tazobactam (0.5 times and 1 times the human dose of piperacillin and tazobactam, respectively, based on body-surface area). Peri/postnatal development in rats was impaired with reduced pup weights, increased stillbirths, and increased pup mortality concurrent with maternal toxicity after intraperitoneal administration of tazobactam alone at doses ≥320 mg/kg/day (2 times the human dose based on body surface area) or of the combination piperacillin and tazobactam at doses ≥640/160 mg/kg/day (0.5 times and 1 times the human dose of piperacillin and tazobactam, respectively, based on body-surface area) from gestation day 17 through lactation day 21. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary Piperacillin is excreted in human milk; tazobactam concentrations in human milk have not been studied. No information is available on the effects of piperacillin and tazobactam on the breast-fed child or on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from piperacillin and tazobactam for injection or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection for intra-abdominal infections, and nosocomial pneumonia have been established in pediatric patients 2 months of age and older. …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is an antibacterial drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ] .
Mechanism of Action Piperacillin sodium exerts bactericidal activity by inhibiting septum formation and cell wall synthesis of susceptible bacteria. In vitro, piperacillin is active against a variety of gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Tazobactam sodium has little clinically relevant in vitro activity against bacteria due to its reduced affinity to penicillin-binding proteins. It is, however, a beta-lactamase inhibitor of the Molecular class A enzymes, including Richmond-Sykes class III (Bush class 2b & 2b') penicillinases and cephalosporinases. It varies in its ability to inhibit class II and IV (2a & 4) penicillinases. Tazobactam does not induce chromosomally-mediated beta-lactamases at tazobactam concentrations achieved with the recommended dosage regimen.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP is an injectable antibacterial combination product consisting of the semisynthetic antibacterial piperacillin sodium and the beta-lactamase inhibitor tazobactam sodium for intravenous administration. Piperacillin sodium is derived from D(-)-α-aminobenzyl-penicillin. The chemical name of piperacillin sodium is sodium (2 S ,5 R ,6 R )-6-[( R )-2-(4-ethyl-2,3-dioxo-1-piperazine‐carboxamido)-2-phenylacetamido]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2‐carboxylate. The chemical formula is C 23 H 26 N 5 NaO 7 S and the molecular weight is 539.5. The chemical structure of piperacillin sodium is: Tazobactam sodium, a derivative of the penicillin nucleus, is a penicillanic acid sulfone. Its chemical name is sodium (2 S, 3 S, 5 R )-3-methyl-7-oxo-3-(1 H -1,2,3-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-4-thia-1‐azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylate-4,4-dioxide. The chemical formula is C 10 H 11 N 4 NaO 5 S and the molecular weight is 322.3. The chemical structure of tazobactam sodium is: Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP, is a white to yellowish sterile, cryodesiccated powder consisting of piperacillin and tazobactam as their sodium salts packaged in glass vials. The product does not contain excipients or preservatives. Dilute solutions are colorless to yellowish. Each piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP 2.25 g single-dose vial contains an amount of drug sufficient for withdrawal of piperacillin sodium equivalent to 2 grams of piperacillin and tazobactam sodium equivalent to 0.25 g of tazobactam. Each vial contains 4.69 mEq (108 mg) of sodium. Each piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP 3.375 g single-dose vial contains an amount of drug sufficient for withdrawal of piperacillin sodium equivalent to 3 grams of piperacillin and tazobactam sodium equivalent to 0.375 g of tazobactam. Each vial contains 7.04 mEq (162 mg) of sodium. Each piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP 4.5 g single-dose vial contains an amount of drug sufficient for withdrawal of piperacillin sodium equivalent to 4 grams of piperacillin and tazobactam sodium equivalent to 0.5 g of tazobactam. Each vial contains 9.39 mEq (216 mg) of sodium. Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP contains a total of 2.35 mEq (54 mg) of sodium (Na + ) per gram of piperacillin in the combination product. Meets USP Organic Impurities Procedure 3. piperacillin tazobactam
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE There have been post-marketing reports of overdose with piperacillin and tazobactam. The majority of those events experienced, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, have also been reported with the usual recommended dosages. Patients may experience neuromuscular excitability or seizures if higher than recommended doses are given intravenously (particularly in the presence of renal failure) [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] . Treatment should be supportive and symptomatic according to the patient’s clinical presentation. Excessive serum concentrations of either piperacillin or tazobactam may be reduced by hemodialysis. Following a single 3.375 g dose of piperacillin and tazobactam, the percentage of the piperacillin and tazobactam dose removed by hemodialysis was approximately 31% and 39%, respectively [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12 )] .
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP are supplied as single-dose vials in the following sizes: Product Code Unit of Sale Strength Each PRX892120 NDC 63323-981-53 Unit of 10 2.25 grams per vial NDC 63323-981-41 20 mL Single-Dose Vial PRX892320 NDC 63323-983-53 Unit of 10 3.375 grams per vial NDC 63323-983-41 20 mL Single-Dose Vial PRX892250 NDC 63323-982-54 Unit of 10 4.5 grams per vial NDC 63323-982-43 50 mL Single-Dose Vial Each piperacillin and tazobactam for injection 2.25 grams per vial provides piperacillin sodium equivalent to 2 grams of piperacillin and tazobactam sodium equivalent to 0.25 g of tazobactam. Each vial contains 4.7 mEq (108 mg) of sodium. Supplied 10 per carton Each piperacillin and tazobactam for injection 3.375 grams per vial provides piperacillin sodium equivalent to 3 grams of piperacillin and tazobactam sodium equivalent to 0.375 g of tazobactam. Each vial contains 7.05 mEq (162 mg) of sodium. Supplied 10 per carton Each piperacillin and tazobactam for injection 4.5 grams per vial provides piperacillin sodium equivalent to 4 grams of piperacillin and tazobactam sodium equivalent to 0.5 g of tazobactam. Each vial contains 9.4 mEq (216 mg) of sodium. Supplied 10 per carton Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection, USP single-dose vials should be stored at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] prior to reconstitution. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex.
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: PIPERACILLIN SODIUM. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Recalls
Source: FDA Enforcement| Classification | Reported | Firm | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class I | July 18, 2018 | AuroMedics Pharma LLC | Presence of Particulate Matter: identified as glass and silicone material | Terminated |
| Class I | May 23, 2018 | AuroMedics Pharma LLC | Presence of Particulate Matter: confirmed customer report for presence of visible particulate matter, confirmed as glass | Terminated |
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60505-6262-0 | 60505-6262 | Apotex Corp. | 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE in 1 CARTON (60505-6262-0) / 180 mL in 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE | September 26, 2023 |
| 55150-119-09 | 55150-119 | Eugia US LLC | 10 VIAL in 1 BOX (55150-119-09) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL | January 23, 2012 |
| 55150-119-30 | 55150-119 | Eugia US LLC | 10 VIAL in 1 BOX (55150-119-30) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL | January 23, 2012 |
| 55150-120-09 | 55150-120 | Eugia US LLC | 10 VIAL in 1 BOX (55150-120-09) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL | January 23, 2012 |
| 55150-120-30 | 55150-120 | Eugia US LLC | 10 VIAL in 1 BOX (55150-120-30) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL | January 23, 2012 |
| 55150-121-09 | 55150-121 | Eugia US LLC | 10 VIAL in 1 BOX (55150-121-09) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL | January 23, 2012 |
| 55150-121-50 | 55150-121 | Eugia US LLC | 10 VIAL in 1 BOX (55150-121-50) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL | January 23, 2012 |
| 55150-473-01 | 55150-473 | Eugia US LLC | 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE in 1 CARTON (55150-473-01) / 152 mL in 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE | October 12, 2023 |
| 55150-474-01 | 55150-474 | Eugia US LLC | 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE in 1 CARTON (55150-474-01) / 51 mL in 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE | October 12, 2023 |
| 63323-981-21 | 63323-981 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (63323-981-21) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (63323-981-23) | May 18, 2018 |
| 63323-981-53 | 63323-981 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (63323-981-53) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (63323-981-41) | May 18, 2018 |
| 63323-982-52 | 63323-982 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (63323-982-52) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (63323-982-21) | May 18, 2018 |
| 63323-982-54 | 63323-982 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (63323-982-54) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (63323-982-43) | May 18, 2018 |
| 63323-983-21 | 63323-983 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (63323-983-21) / 15 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (63323-983-23) | May 18, 2018 |
| 63323-983-53 | 63323-983 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (63323-983-53) / 15 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (63323-983-41) | May 18, 2018 |
| 65219-259-45 | 65219-259 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (65219-259-45) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (65219-259-05) | May 18, 2018 |
| 65219-259-55 | 65219-259 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (65219-259-55) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (65219-259-15) | May 24, 2021 |
| 65219-434-20 | 65219-434 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (65219-434-20) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (65219-434-02) | March 20, 2023 |
| 65219-436-20 | 65219-436 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (65219-436-20) / 15 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (65219-436-02) | March 20, 2023 |
| 0409-2999-14 | 0409-2999 | Hospira, Inc | 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE in 1 CARTON (0409-2999-14) / 60 mL in 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE | December 14, 2016 |
| 0409-3383-10 | 0409-3383 | Hospira, Inc | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0409-3383-10) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (0409-3383-11) | June 9, 2025 |
| 0409-3385-15 | 0409-3385 | Hospira, Inc | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0409-3385-15) / 15 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (0409-3385-11) | June 9, 2025 |
| 0409-3390-10 | 0409-3390 | Hospira, Inc | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0409-3390-10) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (0409-3390-11) | June 9, 2025 |
| 71357-023-01 | 71357-023 | MILLA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE in 1 CARTON (71357-023-01) / 60 mL in 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE | September 14, 2026 |
| 81284-151-10 | 81284-151 | Provepharm Inc. | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (81284-151-10) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (81284-151-00) | August 1, 2019 |
| 81284-152-10 | 81284-152 | Provepharm Inc. | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (81284-152-10) / 15 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (81284-152-00) | August 1, 2019 |
| 81284-153-10 | 81284-153 | Provepharm Inc. | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (81284-153-10) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (81284-153-00) | August 1, 2019 |
| 81284-154-01 | 81284-154 | Provepharm Inc. | 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE in 1 CARTON (81284-154-01) / 60 mL in 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE (81284-154-00) | January 11, 2023 |
| 81284-155-01 | 81284-155 | Provepharm Inc. | 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE in 1 CARTON (81284-155-01) / 180 mL in 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE (81284-155-00) | August 1, 2019 |
| 0781-3110-95 | 0781-3110 | Sandoz Inc | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0781-3110-95) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (0781-3110-90) | October 21, 2010 |
| 0781-3113-95 | 0781-3113 | Sandoz Inc | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0781-3113-95) / 15 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (0781-3113-90) | October 21, 2010 |
| 0781-3114-95 | 0781-3114 | Sandoz Inc | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0781-3114-95) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (0781-3114-91) | October 21, 2010 |
| 0781-3180-94 | 0781-3180 | Sandoz Inc | 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE in 1 CARTON (0781-3180-94) / 250 mL in 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE | October 25, 2021 |
| 35369-0504-1 | 35369-0504 | Shandong Anxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE in 1 CARTON (35369-0504-1) / 180 mL in 1 VIAL, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE | April 14, 2023 |
| 60505-6262 | 60505-6262 | Apotex Corp. | — | September 26, 2023 |
| 55150-119 | 55150-119 | Eugia US LLC | — | January 23, 2012 |
| 55150-120 | 55150-120 | Eugia US LLC | — | January 23, 2012 |
| 55150-121 | 55150-121 | Eugia US LLC | — | January 23, 2012 |
| 55150-473 | 55150-473 | Eugia US LLC | — | October 12, 2023 |
| 55150-474 | 55150-474 | Eugia US LLC | — | October 12, 2023 |
| 63323-981 | 63323-981 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | — | May 18, 2018 |
| 63323-982 | 63323-982 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | — | May 18, 2018 |
| 63323-983 | 63323-983 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | — | May 18, 2018 |
| 65219-259 | 65219-259 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | — | May 18, 2018 |
| 65219-434 | 65219-434 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | — | March 20, 2023 |
| 65219-436 | 65219-436 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | — | March 20, 2023 |
| 0409-2999 | 0409-2999 | Hospira, Inc | — | December 14, 2016 |
| 0409-3383 | 0409-3383 | Hospira, Inc | — | October 21, 2010 |
| 0409-3385 | 0409-3385 | Hospira, Inc | — | October 21, 2010 |
| 0409-3390 | 0409-3390 | Hospira, Inc | — | October 21, 2010 |
| 71357-022 | 71357-022 | MILLA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | — | January 11, 2023 |
| 71357-023 | 71357-023 | MILLA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | — | August 1, 2019 |
| 81284-151 | 81284-151 | Provepharm Inc. | — | August 1, 2019 |
| 81284-152 | 81284-152 | Provepharm Inc. | — | August 1, 2019 |
| 81284-153 | 81284-153 | Provepharm Inc. | — | August 1, 2019 |
| 81284-154 | 81284-154 | Provepharm Inc. | — | January 11, 2023 |
| 81284-155 | 81284-155 | Provepharm Inc. | — | August 1, 2019 |
| 0781-3110 | 0781-3110 | Sandoz Inc | — | October 21, 2010 |
| 0781-3113 | 0781-3113 | Sandoz Inc | — | October 21, 2010 |
| 0781-3114 | 0781-3114 | Sandoz Inc | — | October 21, 2010 |
| 0781-3117 | 0781-3117 | Sandoz Inc | — | October 29, 2014 |
| 0781-3180 | 0781-3180 | Sandoz Inc | — | October 25, 2021 |
| 35369-0504 | 35369-0504 | Shandong Anxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | — | April 14, 2023 |
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| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
| Enforcement | FDA | Recall records |
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