Piperacillin/tazobactam IV

Permitted indications

May be used for the following indications:

1. Febrile neutropenia, in accordance with haematology or oncology sepsis protocol and empirical guidelines.

2. Severe diabetic foot infection in non-antibiotic naive patients as per the Scottish Diabetes Foot Action Group guideline [intranet link only] (endorsed by SAPG).

For all other indications contact the duty Medical Microbiologist or Infection Specialist.

Not licensed for use in children under 2 years of age.