Zosyn (Piperacillin Sod-Tazobactam So)

Alternate Name: Piperacillin Sodium-Tazobactam Sodium Novaplus

Description: Zosyn is a beta-lactamase inhibitor drug that treats bacterial infections. The generic version of Zosyn is Piperacillin/Tazobactam. The average Zosyn price is about $80 for a supply of 10, 2 g-0.25 g intravenous powder for injection. You can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get a Zosyn discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Solution Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antibiotic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 3.375 (3-0.375) GM

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, congestive heart failure, cystic fibrosis, or seizures. Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies or are on a low-salt diet. This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a severe inflammatory condition that could be life-threateningBleeding problemsNerve problems, including seizuresKidney problems This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. It may occur 2 months or more after you stop using this medicine. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse., Some foods and medicines can affect how piperacillin/tazobactam works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Methotrexate, probenecidBlood thinner (including heparin, warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Other medicine to treat an infection (including tobramycin, vancomycin), This medicine may cause the following problems:Bleeding problemsSerious skin reactionsSevere diarrhea, This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. It may occur 2 months or more after you stop using this medicine., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.