Piperacillin and tazobactam Intravenous and Sunmark Acid Reducer Ranitidine

• 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: ranitidine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Zantac

Ranitidine belongs to a group of drugs called histamine-2 blockers. It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces.

Ranitidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Ranitidine also treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.