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Pipracil Information

Pipracil (Piperacillin) for Injection is used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as stomach infections, skin infections, pneumonia, and severe uterine infections. Antibacterial drugs like Piperacillin for Injection treat only bacterial infections and do not treat viral infections such as the common cold. Piperacillin for Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria that other antibiotics may not treat effectively. You should start to feel better after 48 to 72 hours of receiving Piperacillin for Injection. Although you may feel better early in treatment, Piperacillin for Injection should be used exactly as directed. Misuse or overuse of Piperacillin for Injection could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by Piperacillin for Injection (resistance). This means that Piperacillin for Injection may not work for you in the future. The mean elimination half-life of piperacillin in healthy adults is 54 minutes. Piperacillin is available as Powder for Injectable solution as 3g/vial.

Pipracil Side Effects

The most common side effects of Pipracil may include redness, swelling or bruising at the injection site; blood clot in vein; fever; allergic reaction; rash, redness or itching over body or other skin conditions or skin discoloration; diarrhea; sleep problems; headache; dizziness; fatigue; convulsions (high doses). Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• A seizure;
• Confusion;
• Low white blood cell counts (fever, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough, trouble breathing);
• Low potassium level (leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling);
• Muscle twitching or stiffness, trouble walking;
• Severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose).

Pipracil Precautions

Do not use Pipracil if you are allergic to Piperacillin or to any other ingredients in this medication or if you are sensitive to certain numbing agents that may have been used in the preparation with your injection. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have sensitivity to other antibiotics like penicillins or cephalosorins; are known to have a bleeding problem; have cystic fibrosis; suspect that you may have syphilis or mononucleosis (mono); have kidney disease; have liver disease. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Pipracil and other medications. Piperacillin for Injection may cause seizures, shaking or convulsions. Piperacillin for Injection contains sodium and patients on restricted salt intake may need blood test monitoring. Tell your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or are a nursing mother. Piperacillin for Injection is excreted in human milk. Inflammation of the intestines (gut) may also occur from using all antibiotics including Piperacillin for Injection.

Do I need a prescription to order Pipracil?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Pipracil.