Does piperacillin/tazobactam injection have side effects?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Piperacillin/tazobactam pharmacy bulk vial, once mixed and injected, may lead to many side effects. Side effects may include:

nausea
headache
insomnia
constipation or diarrhea
irritation at the injection site

Tell your doctor if you have:

chest pain
difficulty breathing
hypertension
allergic reaction and irregular heartbeat
fever
anxiety
fatigue

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