Manufacturer: Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Piperacillin(4000mg), Tazobactum(500mg)
Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose and schedule as per which this injection is to be given. It is strictly advised to be used as per the doctor’s prescription.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. Additionally, you may notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. You should consult your doctor if these side effects do not get better with time and persist for a longer duration.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. Your doctor may change the dose or prescribe a different medicine. This medicine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding if used under a doctor’s supervision.
Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection acts by killing the bacteria responsible for infections. However, bacteria make an enzyme (beta-lactamases) which can destroy Piperacillin. Tazobactam inactivates this enzyme and hence helps Piperacillin to function optimally.
Within 30 min of infusion, piperacillin/tazobactam achieves 16-85% of plasma concentrations in skin, muscle, lung, gallbladder, and intestinal mucosa. Plasma and tissue levels remain above the MIC90s of major pathogens for 2 h post administration.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Syntazo
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Rash
Allergic reaction
Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergic reactions to any of the penicillins, cephalosporins, or β-lactamase inhibitors
Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Piperacillin and tazobactam combination injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body (eg, stomach or bowel, lungs, skin, female reproductive organs).
PIPERACILLIN+TAZOBACTAM may interact with anticoagulants (heparin), anti-cancer drugs (methotrexate), antibiotics (tobramycin, vancomycin), gout medicines (probenecid), and anaesthetic drugs (vecuronium).
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
Stop taking Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?
Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines. It is used to treat bacterial infections like tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, boils, abscesses, cellulitis, wound infection, bone infection and oral cavity infections.
Q. Is it safe to use Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?
Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection is safe to use when taken as advised by the doctor. However, in some patients, it may cause common side effects like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, allergic reaction, etc. If you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Q. How is Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection administered?
Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection.
Q. Are there any specific cautions associated with the use of Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?
The use of Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to penicillins or any other ingredient of the medicine. It should not be used in patients with a history of liver disease. Therefore, consult your doctor before using Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection.
Q. Can the use of Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection cause contraceptive failure?
Yes, the use of Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Consult your doctor and seek advice regarding the use of other methods of contraception (e.g., condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while you are taking Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection.
Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?
No, Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection should be used in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection can increase the risks of side effects. Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection may take some time to show its full effect and treat your infection, be patient. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. Can Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection cause an allergic reaction?
Yes, Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection can cause an allergic reaction. It is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of allergic reaction like hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat.
Q. Can the use of Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Swiftaz 4000 mg/500 mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. In addition to that, it can also affect the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and cause diarrhea. In case you experience diarrhea, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice any signs of dehydration, like less frequency of urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine. Do not take any other medicine without consulting a doctor.
