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Piperacillin

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Piperacillin has a broad spectrum and is more active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa than ticarcillin.

Indications are infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Cautions:-

  • history of renal impairment and allergy

Contra-indications:-

  • penicillin hypersensitivity.

Side-effects:-

  • see 'penicillins (general side-effects)'

Routes of administration:-

  • i.m. injection
  • Slow i.v. injection
  • i.v. infusion

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