Piperacillin and tazobactam Intravenous and Portia

• Generic Name: piperacillin / tazobactam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zosyn

Piperacillin and tazobactam injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.

Piperacillin and tazobactam combination is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitors. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, piperacillin and tazobactam will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Piperacillin and tazobactam is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Aviane, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Enpresse-28, FaLessa, Falmina, Fayosim, Introvale, Jolessa, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levonest, Levora 015/30, Lillow, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia-28, Quartette, Quasense, Rivelsa, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Vienva, Alesse, Enpresse, Levlen, Levora, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Trivora-28, Seasonale, Preven EC, Triphasil

Porfimer belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used, together with a special laser light, to treat cancer of the esophagus (the part of the digestive tract that carries food to the stomach) and to treat a form of lung cancer. Porfimer may also treat changes in the esophagus that might lead to cancer, such as a condition called Barrett's esophagus.

Porfimer is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, porfimer is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:

• Cancer of the biliary tract (cholangiocarcinoma), unresectable, after double stenting.