Piperacillin

Chemical formula: C₂₃H₂₇N₅O₇S  Molecular mass: 517.555 g/mol  PubChem compound: 43672

Interactions

Piperacillin interacts in the following cases:

Interaction

Vecuronium

Pregnancy

There are no or a limited amount of data from the use of piperacillin in pregnant women.

Studies in animals have shown developmental toxicity, but no evidence of teratogenicity, at doses that are maternally toxic.

Piperacillin cross the placenta. Piperacillin should only be used during pregnancy if clearly indicated, i.e. only if the expected benefit outweighs the possible risks to the pregnant woman and foetus.

Nursing mothers

Piperacillin is excreted in low concentrations in human milk; Women who are breast-feeding should be treated only if the expected benefit outweighs the possible risks to the woman and child.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

No studies on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.

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