Maxotaz Injection, Piperacillin/ Tazobactum

Tazobactam is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and the symptoms it may cause.

Tazobactum works by blocking the action of the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the antibiotics. Thus blocking these enzymes release allows the antibiotics to work against the bacteria killing them.

Some of the potential side effects of Tazobactam include the symptoms below;

Increased liver enzymes,
Bruise,
Shortness of breath,
Flatulence,
Headache,
Insomnia,
Itching,
Bleeding,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Altered taste,
Skin rash,
Stomach upset,
Vomiting

Piperacillin is used in the treatment of Serious bacterial infections.

Piperacillin is known as an antibiotic. Piperacillin kills the bacterial cells by attacking thei cell wall. Specifically, Piperacillin prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body. Thus killing the bacterial cell and stopping the infection

Patients who take Piperacillin　may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Allergic reaction,
Vomiting,
Diarrhoea