Piperacillin sodium description
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Description
Description
PIPRACIL, sterile piperacillin sodium, is a semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin for parenteral use derived from D(-)-α-aminobenzylpenicillin. The chemical name of piperacillin sodium is sodium (2S,5R,6R)-6-[(R)-2-(4-ethyl-2,3-dioxo-1-piperazinecarboxamido)-2-phenylacetamido]-3,-3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylate. The chemical formula is C23H26N5NaO7S, and the molecular weight is 539.54. Its structural formula is:
Piperacillin sodium powder is a white to off-white solid having the characteristic appearance of products prepared by freeze-drying. It is freely soluble in water and in alcohol. The pH of an aqueous solution containing 400 milligrams per milliliter ranges from 5.5 to 7.5. One g contains 1.85 mEq (42.5 mg) of sodium (Na+).[1]
References
References
- ↑ “PIPRACIL (PIPERACILLIN SODIUM) INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION [WYETH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]”. Text ” accessdate” ignored (help)
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.
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