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piperacillin-tazobactam

Brand names: Zosyn

Form	Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS	3 g-0.375 g; 4 g-0.5 g
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS	3.375 g/50 mL IVPB; 4.5g/100 mL IVPB

Display Extended-spectrum Penicillins Class: 08121616

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Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy.
Generic + Route (Brand) • Indications	Usual Adult Dose Comments	Renal Dosage Adjustments
piperacillin-tazobactam IV (Zosyn^©) • Extended Interval Dosing	4.5 gm q8-12h 4 hour infusion All orders for traditional infusions of piperacillin-tazobactam will be automatically substituted to an EI in adults. Refer to	CrCl > 20: 4.5 gm IV q8h CrCl ≤ 20 mL/min or HD: 4.5 gm IV q12h
piperacillin-tazobactam IV (Zosyn^©) • ED, PACU, and OR	4.5 gm 30 minute infusion x1, subsequent doses will be given via EI Dosing	No adjustment necessary for initial dose

Last updated: Aug. 6, 2025

Renal Adjustment Policy piperacillin-tazobactam subject to adjustments by pharmacy.

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Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556

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