The Practi-Piperacillin and Tazobactam 4.5 g/20 mL Powder Vial for clinical training simulates piperacillin 4 g and tazobactam 0.5 g, a combination of a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic and a beta-lactamase inhibitor, available under product names such as Zosyn®, Tazocin®, and Tazocilline®.

This simulated medication comes in a 20 mL vial containing unsterile fructose powder, providing learners with a practical representation of a powdered combination antibiotic medication requiring reconstitution. It can be paired with an appropriate Practi-Diluent to practice medication reconstitution and preparation.

It is a valuable training resource for nursing, pharmacy, acute care, critical care, and other healthcare education programs.

Distinctive Skills to Acquire:

• Reading and interpreting combination medication labels and strengths
• Applying appropriate aseptic technique during medication reconstitution
• Reconstituting powdered medication
• Calculating and measuring the required dose and volume
• Withdrawing the reconstituted medication accurately
• Preparing the reconstituted medication for further dilution