ASHTAZ-P (Piperacillin 400mg + Tazobactam 500mg) INTRAVENOUS INJECTION.
Generic name: Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Brand name: Acies Pharmaceutical.
Class: Antibiotic
Form: Injection
Strength: 4.5g
Amount: ₦‎6,000

Description: Ashtaz-p is an intravenous antibacterial combination product consisting of the semisynthetic antibiotic piperacillin sodium and the β-lactamase inhibitor tazobactam sodium. It is used for intravenous administration to treat moderate to severe infections caused by piperacillin-resistant, piperacillin/tazobactam-susceptible, β-lactamase-producing strains of microorganisms.

Key features:
• Combination of piperacillin, an extended-spectrum penicillin antibiotic, and tazobactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor.
• Effective against a wide range of bacterial infections.
• Available in 4.5 gm dosage for intravenous use.
• Used to treat intra-abdominal infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and pneumonia.

Side Effects:
• Common side effects include diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, headache, insomnia, pain, swelling, skin rash, or bruising at the injection site.

Caution:
• To be used under medical supervision only.
• Not suitable for patients with hypersensitivity to penicillins or beta-lactams.
• Monitor renal function periodically during treatment.
• Adjust dosage in patients with renal impairment.
• Ensure proper hydration to prevent renal complications.