Don't Automatically Blame Pip/Tazo Plus Vancomycin For Declining Kidney Function

May 2016

Questions are coming up about whether the combination of piperacillin/tazobactam plus vancomycin increases nephrotoxicity.

This antibiotic combo is a workhorse for the treatment of sepsis, healthcare-acquired pneumonia, etc.

But some new evidence suggests it's linked to a higher risk of acute kidney injury...compared to vancomycin plus cefepime or meropenem.

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

Hospital Pharmacist's Letter membership benefits include:

  • 12 issues every year — what you need to know and do, right now
  • Quick, practical reference charts and tools
  • Comprehensive CE library to meet license renewal and state requirements
  • Multiple course formats including live webinars, podcasts, and CE-in-the-Letter to match your learning style
  • Plus much more!

Choose the right tier for your needs today.

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get a quote