PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM and MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME

Overview

MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME is the #20 most commonly reported adverse reaction for PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM, manufactured by Apotex Corp.. There are 292 FDA adverse event reports linking PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM to MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME. This represents approximately 1.3% of all 21,987 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM who experience multiple organ dysfunction syndrome should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME is a less commonly reported adverse event for PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM

In addition to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, the following adverse reactions have been reported for PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM:

• DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 1,390 reports
• OFF LABEL USE — 988 reports
• ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY — 915 reports
• PYREXIA — 869 reports
• THROMBOCYTOPENIA — 470 reports
• DRUG INTERACTION — 463 reports
• PNEUMONIA — 450 reports
• DIARRHOEA — 444 reports
• CONDITION AGGRAVATED — 428 reports
• SEPTIC SHOCK — 411 reports

Other Drugs Associated with MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME

The following drugs have also been linked to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in FDA adverse event reports:

Does PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM cause MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME?

MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME has been reported as an adverse event in 292 FDA reports for PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME with PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM?

MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME accounts for approximately 1.3% of all adverse event reports for PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME while taking PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM?

If you experience multiple organ dysfunction syndrome while taking PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.

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