Piperacillin
Information about Piperacillin
Piperacillin Uses
Piperacillin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and severe bacterial infections.
How Piperacillin works
Piperacillin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Common side effects of Piperacillin
Rash, Allergic reaction, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Available Medicine for Piperacillin
Pipracil SodiumPfizer Ltd
₹2941 variant(s)
PiprapenFDC Ltd
₹92 to ₹1692 variant(s)
PipralinUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹991 variant(s)
PracilNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹262 to ₹4442 variant(s)
Expert advice for Piperacillin
- Piperacillin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Piperacillin may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.