Zemplar Injection and Zosyn

• Generic Name: paricalcitol
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Zemplar

Paricalcitol is a synthetic (man-made) form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Paricalcitol is used to help maintain healthy levels of parathyroid hormone in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

Paricalcitol oral is for use in adults and children at least 10 years old.

Paricalcitol injection is for use in adults and children at least 5 years old.

Paricalcitol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: piperacillin / tazobactam
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Zosyn

Zosyn contains a combination of piperacillin and tazobactam. Piperacillin and tazobactam are penicillin antibiotics that fight bacteria in the body.

Zosyn is used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as stomach infections, skin infections, pneumonia, and severe vaginal infections.

Zosyn is sometimes given together with other antibiotics.