Piperacillin and tazobactam Intravenous and Somatuline Depot

• 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: lanreotide
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Somatuline Depot

Somatuline Depot (lanreotide) is a man-made protein similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Lanreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion.

Somatuline Depo is used in adults to treat:

• acromegaly that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation;

• carcinoid syndrome; or

• a certain type of pancreatic or digestive tract tumor that may spread to other parts of the body.

Somatuline Depo is sometimes given after other treatments have failed.