Durataz 1.125g Injection 1

Durataz 1.125g Injection 1 is used for the following:

• Management of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations.

• Managing complicated urinary tract infections and postsurgical urinary infections.

• Control of intraabdominal infections such as peritonitis and appendicitis.

• Addressing skin and soft tissue infections like cellulitis and postsurgical wound infections.

• Management of female pelvic infections including postpartum endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease.

• Controlling bacteremia, the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream.

• Handling bacterial meningitis, especially in infants and children.

• Management of fever in neutropenic patients suspected to be due to a bacterial infection.

Administering Durataz 1.125g Injection 1 should be done as follows:

• A healthcare professional will administer this medicine intravenously, or directly into your vein.

• Ensure the area where the injection is to be administered is clean and free from infection.

• Before administration, visually inspect the injection for any particulate matter or discolouration.

• Always consult your doctor for specific directions on how to use this medicine.

Durataz 1.125g Injection 1 is administered intravenously.

Durataz 1.125g Injection 1 contains two active ingredients:

• Piperacillin (1000 mg): This element is a broad-spectrum semisynthetic penicillin antibiotic that works by hindering the development of bacterial cell walls. It attaches to and nullifies enzymes known as penicillin-binding proteins which play a vital role in creating bacterial cell walls. Ultimately, this disruption leads to the breakdown and death of bacteria.

• Tazobactam (125 mg): This component is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which works in tandem with piperacillin to tackle bacterial resistance. Certain bacteria produce beta-lactamase enzymes that can break down penicillins and make them ineffective. Tazobactam binds to these enzymes and inhibits them permanently which safeguards piperacillin from degradation and expands its antibacterial spectrum of activity.

• Store Durataz 1.125g Injection 1 at controlled room temperature.

• Protect it from bright light and excessive moisture.

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

• Be sure to use it before the expiry date printed on the packaging.

• If you're managing a urinary tract infection (UTI), consider increasing your water intake. This helps flush bacteria out of your system and reduces the severity of your infection.

• If you're dealing with a lung infection, try to avoid smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, as it can further worsen your lung condition.