Piperacillin
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Administered strictly by slow intravenous infusion over 30 minutes (or extended infusion over 3-4 hours in ICU protocols) by qualified hospital clinicians after reconstitution with 0.9% Normal Saline or 5% Dextrose. Incompatible with aminoglycosides in the same infusion line.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Diarrhea, nausea, headache, insomnia, constipation, and rash. Rare/Severe: Acute kidney injury (especially when co-administered with vancomycin), severe anaphylaxis, Clostridioides difficile colitis, leukopenia, and bleeding tendencies due to platelet dysfunction.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated in patients with severe allergy to penicillins, cephalosporins, or beta-lactamase inhibitors. Requires strict dose adjustments in renal impairment. Monitor renal function, serum potassium, and CBC closely in critically ill patients.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Piperacillin
Found 1 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Piperacillin.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piperacillin 4000mg + Tazobactum 500mg Injection | Vial & Wfi | ₹114.38 | PIPZO, TAZACT, TAZAR, TAZOMAC, DURATAZ | ₹167.99 | 32% Save |
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