View source for Zosyn (Piperacillin-Tazobactam)

[[File:Piperacillin.png|300px|thumb|right|''Piperacillin'']]
[[File:Tazobactam.svg|300px|thumb|right|''Tazobactam'']]

'''Piperacillin-tazobactam''' is the other half of the power couple known as "[[Vancomycin|Vanc]] & '''Zosyn'''."


'''Brand Names'''
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Zosyn.


'''Nick Names'''
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The Big Z and Z-Dog (not to be confused with [[ZDoggMD]]).


'''Category'''
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Big f**king gun!


'''Dosing'''
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Because Little T (tazobactam) packs quite the punch, there is always an 8:1 ratio of piperacillin to tazobactam.  Don't mix it yourself.  Unless you have pipettes, then go nuts.


'''Route of Administration'''
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Nurse gives to patient.


'''Indications'''
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Badness.  Give alongside [[Vancomycin|vanc]].


'''Adverse Reactions'''
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Mind explosion due to how awesome this antibiotic is.


'''Related Reading'''
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- [[Ancef (Cefazolin)]]

- [[Flagyl (Metronidazole)]]

- [[Hospicillin]]

- [[Levaquin (Levofloxacin)]]

- [[Vancomycin]]

[[Category:Medications]]