Drug Name: | Piperacillin |
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Drug Class: | Antibiotic, Penicillin |
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Mechanism of Action: | Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) |
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Use: | - Treatment of severe bacterial infections
- Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenia
- Prophylaxis for surgical procedures
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Side Effects: | - Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Superinfection
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to penicillins or beta-lactam antibiotics
- History of severe hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. anaphylaxis)
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Specialty: | - Infectious Disease
- Critical Care
- Surgery
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