Piperacillin/Tazobactam is used for:

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Do NOT use Piperacillin/Tazobactam if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Piperacillin/Tazobactam you have a history of allergic reaction to any penicillin (eg, amoxicillin), cephalosporin (eg, cephalexin), beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem), or betalactamase inhibitor (eg, clavulanic acid) you are taking a tetracycline antibiotic (eg, doxycycline)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Piperacillin/Tazobactam:

Some medical conditions may interact with Piperacillin/Tazobactam. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances if you have cystic fibrosis, bowel inflammation, bleeding problems, congestive heart failure, or kidney problems if you are on dialysis, or if you have a history of severe diarrhea or bowel problems due to an antibiotic if you are on a salt-restricted diet or have low blood potassium levels

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Piperacillin/Tazobactam. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Aminoglycosides (eg, tobramycin) or oral contraceptives (birth control pills) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Piperacillin/Tazobactam Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because their effectiveness may be decreased or the risk of their side effects may be increased by Piperacillin/Tazobactam

Chemotherapy or diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of side effects, such as low blood potassium levels, may be increased Heparin, methotrexate, or nondepolarizing muscle relaxants (eg, vecuronium) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Piperacillin/Tazobactam Probenecid because it may increase the risk of Piperacillin/Tazobactam's side effects Tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because they may decrease Piperacillin/Tazobactam's effectiveness

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Piperacillin/Tazobactam may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Piperacillin/Tazobactam:

Use Piperacillin/Tazobactam as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Piperacillin/Tazobactam is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Piperacillin/Tazobactam at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Piperacillin/Tazobactam. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions. Do not use Piperacillin/Tazobactam if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged. Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal. If you miss a dose of Piperacillin/Tazobactam, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Piperacillin/Tazobactam.

Important safety information:

Piperacillin/Tazobactam may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Piperacillin/Tazobactam with

caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. Piperacillin/Tazobactam may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools. Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using Piperacillin/Tazobactam. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms). Piperacillin/Tazobactam only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold). Be sure to use Piperacillin/Tazobactam for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future. Long-term or repeated use of Piperacillin/Tazobactam may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this. Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea, (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Piperacillin/Tazobactam before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. Diabetes patients - Piperacillin/Tazobactam may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine. Diabetes patients - Piperacillin/Tazobactam may cause the results of some tests for urine glucose to be wrong. Ask your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine. Piperacillin/Tazobactam may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Piperacillin/Tazobactam. Lab tests, including complete blood cell counts and blood electrolyte levels, may be performed while you use Piperacillin/Tazobactam. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. Use Piperacillin/Tazobactam with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects. Piperacillin/Tazobactam should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 2 months old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Piperacillin/Tazobactam while you are pregnant. Piperacillin/Tazobactam is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use

Piperacillin/Tazobactam, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Piperacillin/Tazobactam:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Agitation; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; indigestion; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; sleeplessness; vomiting. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; chest pain; decreased urination; depression; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucination; inflammation at the injection site; prolonged muscle relaxation; red, swollen, or blistered skin; seizures; severe diarrhea, vomiting, or stomach pain; shortness of breath; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; tremor; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; vaginal irritation or discharge; vein inflammation or tenderness; yellowing of the eyes or skin. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA. See also: Piperacillin/Tazobactam side effects (in more detail) Ads by Google Luxury Rehab Australia Exclusive, Private, One-on-One Treatment for Addiction www.sanctuarybb.com Pressure Loss Calulator Software to Calculate pressure drop in a fluid system www.Flowmaster.com Cure for type 1 Diabetes Cutting-edge Stem cell treatment 30% diabetes type 1 patients cured www.puhuachina.com

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; convulsions; excitability; loss of consciousness; severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Proper storage of Piperacillin/Tazobactam: Piperacillin/Tazobactam is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Piperacillin/Tazobactam at home, store Piperacillin/Tazobactam as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Piperacillin/Tazobactam out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Piperacillin/Tazobactam, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Piperacillin/Tazobactam is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people. If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Piperacillin/Tazobactam. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

What is guaifenesin?
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Important information about guaifenesin

You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to guaifenesin. Use guaifenesin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Do not give guaifenesin to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Before taking guaifenesin

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to guaifenesin. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether guaifenesin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether guaifenesin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take guaifenesin?

Use guaifenesin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Do not give guaifenesin to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. Take guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach. Measure the liquid form of guaifenesin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extendedrelease tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. Store guaifenesin at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. See also: Guaifenesin dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since cough medicine is taken when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking guaifenesin?

This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Guaifenesin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to guaifenesin: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Less serious guaifenesin side effects may include:

dizziness or headache, a rash, or nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA1088. See also: Guaifenesin side effects (in more detail)

Guaifenesin Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose of Guaifenesin for Cough: Immediate release formulation: 200 to 400 mg orally every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 2.4 g/day

Sustained release formulation: 600 to 1200 mg orally every 12 hours, not to exceed 2.4 g/day Usual Pediatric Dose of Guaifenesin for Cough: Immediate release formulation: less than 2 years: 12 mg/kg/day orally in 6 divided doses 2 to 5 years: 50 to 100 mg orally every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 600 mg/day 6 to 11 years: 100 to 200 mg orally every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 1.2 g/day 12 years or older: 200 to 400 mg orally every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 2.4 g/day Sustained release formulation: 2 to 5 years: 300 mg orally every 12 hours, not to exceed 600 mg/day 6 to 11 years: 600 mg orally every 12 hours, not to exceed 1.2 g/day 12 years or older: 600 to 1200 mg orally every 12 hours, not to exceed 2.4 g/day

What other drugs will affect guaifenesin ?

There may be other drugs that can interact with guaifenesin. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.