PIPERACILLIN (piperacillin sodium)
PIPERACILLIN is indicated for the treatment of Intra-abdominal Infections; Nosocomial Pneumonia; Skin and Skin Structure Infections; Female Pelvic Infections; Community-Acquired Pneumonia; Appendicitis; Peritonitis.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2003-11-14
- Routes
- INJECTION
- Dosage Forms
- INJECTABLE
PIPERACILLIN Approval History
What PIPERACILLIN Treats
7 indicationsPIPERACILLIN is approved for 7 conditions since its original approval in 2003. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Intra-abdominal Infections
- Nosocomial Pneumonia
- Skin and Skin Structure Infections
- Female Pelvic Infections
- Community-Acquired Pneumonia
- Appendicitis
- Peritonitis
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Clinical Trial Registry
2 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02493764 RESTORE-IMI 2 results posted | 7655A-014 2015-000246-34, 163240 | Ph 3 | completed | Imipenem/Relebactam/Cilastatin Versus Piperacillin/Tazobactam for Treatment of Participants With Bacterial Pneumonia (MK-7655A-014) |
| NCT00894439 | 3219K1-1002 | Ph 1 | completed | Study Evaluating BLI-489 and Piperacillin in Healthy Subjects |
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Trial Timeline
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
PIPERACILLIN FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
PIPERACILLIN is indicated for the treatment of Intra-abdominal Infections; Nosocomial Pneumonia; Skin and Skin Structure Infections; Female Pelvic Infections; Community-Acquired Pneumonia; Appendicitis; Peritonitis.
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