Pippercillian With Tazobactam

Question 1

Drug group

Answer 1

penicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitors

Question 2

Uses

Answer 2

Complicated infections, hospital-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbation of copd, diabetic food infection

Question 3

Doses

Answer 3

4.5mg every 8 hours by IV

Question 4

Drug action

Answer 4

Kills the bacteria by interfering with the bacteria’s ability to synthesise cell wall

Question 5

Interactions

Answer 5

Warfarin- increases INR
Methotrexate