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ZOSYN®(piperacillin, tazobactam)

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

1.1 Intra-abdominal Infections

ZOSYN is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 months of age and older) for the treatment of...

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Important Administration Instructions

If a dose of ZOSYN is required that does not equal 2.25 g, 3.375 g, or 4.5 g, ZOSYN injection...

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

ZOSYN® (piperacillin and tazobactam) Injection is supplied in GALAXY Containers as a frozen, iso-osmotic, sterile, non-pyrogenic solution in single-dose plastic...

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

ZOSYN is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergic reactions to any of the penicillins, cephalosporins, or beta-lactamase inhibitors.

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Hypersensitivity Adverse Reactions

Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic/anaphylactoid) reactions (including...

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

  • Hypersensitivity Adverse Reactions [see ...
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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1 Aminoglycosides

Piperacillin may inactivate aminoglycosides by converting them to microbiologically inert amides.

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1 Pregnancy

Risk Summary

Piperacillin and tazobactam...

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10 OVERDOSAGE

There have been postmarketing reports of overdose with piperacillin/tazobactam. The majority of those events experienced, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, have also been reported with the usual...

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11 DESCRIPTION

ZOSYN (piperacillin and tazobactam) for Injection and ZOSYN (piperacillin and tazobactam) Injection are injectable antibacterial combination products consisting of the semisynthetic antibacterial piperacillin...

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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

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15 REFERENCES

  1. Jensen J-US, Hein L, Lundgren B, et al. BMJ Open 2012; 2:e000635. doi:10.1136.
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

ZOSYN (piperacillin and tazobactam) Injection in GALAXY Containers are supplied as a frozen, iso-osmotic, sterile, nonpyrogenic solution in single-dose plastic containers as follows:

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions

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