Unasyn vs. Zosyn

Unasyn(ampicillinsodium/sulbactam sodium) andZosyn(piperacillinand tazobactam for injection) are combination antibiotics indicated to treatbacterialinfections.

Commonside effectsof Unasyn include:

• fever,
• sore throat,
• headache,
• rash,
• diarrhea,
• body aches,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• stomachpain,
• bloating,
• gas,
• vaginalitchingordischarge,
• itching,
• swollen/black/"hairy"tongue,
• thrush(white patches inside yourmouthorthroat), or
• pain, swelling, or irritation where the needle is placed.

Common side effects of Zosyn include:

• swelling,
• redness,
• pain,
• soreness or
• irritation;
• dizziness,
• agitation,
• trouble sleeping (insomnia),
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• stomach pain or upset,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• headache,
• runny nose,
• anxiety,
• skinrash or
• itching, or
• vaginal dischargeor itching.

Tell yourdoctorif you have serious side effects of Zosyn includingmusclecramps or spasms, swelling of thearms/legs/hands/feet, easy bruising or bleeding,chest pain, confusion, new signs ofinfection(such as fever, persistentsorethroat), severeabdominalor stomach pain, slow/fast/irregular heartbeat, persistent nausea or vomiting, seizures, extremetiredness, dark or cloudyurine, changeinthe amount of urine, yellowing eyes or skin, or serious skin reactions (rash, peeling, sores, or blisters).

Unasyn (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium) is a combinationantibioticindicated for the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of microorganisms.

Zosyn (piperacillin and tazobactam for injection) is a combination of two antibiotics used to treat many different infections caused bybacteria, such asurinary tractinfections,boneandjointinfections, severe vaginal infections, stomach infections, skin infections, andpneumonia. Zosyn is available ingenericform.

Unasyn may interact withallopurinol, probenecid, or other antibiotics.

Zosyn may interact with probenecid, antibiotics,bloodthinners, or any othermedicationused to preventblood clots. Tell your doctor all medications you use.

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The usual total daily dose of Zosyn for adults is 3.375 g every six hours totaling 13.5 g (12.0 g piperacillin/1.5 g tazobactam).