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PANCE Body Systems
Cardiovascular
11%
Pulmonary
9%
Gastrointestinal/Nutrition
8%
Musculoskeletal
8%
Neurology
7%
Infectious Disease
7%
Psychiatry/Behavioral
7%
Reproductive
7%
Endocrine
6%
Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat
6%
Hematology
5%
Renal
5%
Genitourinary
4%
Dermatology
4%
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Pharmacology
Piperacillin-Tazobactam
Piperacillin-Tazobactam
Antipseudomonal Penicillin + β-Lactamase Inhibitor
Drug Class
Antipseudomonal Penicillin + β-Lactamase Inhibitor
Mechanism of Action (MOA)
Piperacillin inhibits PBPs; tazobactam shields it from β-lactamases → broad coverage.
Clinical Notes
Broad empiric coverage incl. Pseudomonas and anaerobes; common for HAP and intra-abdominal infection. No MRSA or atypical coverage.
Source
FDA label (DailyMed)
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