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Pipracil Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Pipracil Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

PIPRACIL® (piperacillin) Structural Formula Illustration

Therapeutic: PIPRACIL (piperacillin sodium) is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below:

Intra-Abdominal Infections including hepatobiliary and surgical infections caused by E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, enterococci, Clostridium spp., anaerobic cocci, or Bacteroides spp., including B. fragilis.

Urinary Tract Infections caused by E. coli, Klebsiella spp., ...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Pipracil Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is also used before certain surgeries to prevent bacterial infections. This medication is known as a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, and response to therapy.

If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health care profession...

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What is Pipracil Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

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