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Medicines piperacillin sodium + tazobactam sodiumQuestion & answer

piperacillin sodium + tazobactam sodium · Medicine question

Why must it be kept separate from aminoglycosides?

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Answer

Mixing can substantially inactivate the aminoglycoside, so separate preparation and administration are required for the selected product.

Sources for this answer

Piperacillin/Tazobactam 2 g / 0.25 g powder for solution for infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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