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Piperacillin/tazobactam may cause low potassium levels (hypokalaemia) in patients with low potassium reserves or taking other medicines that may lower potassium; periodic electrolyte measurements may be advisable in these patients.
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- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4g/0.5g Powder for Solution for InfusionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10Document updated
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