What is the sodium content of Zosyn (piperacillin/tazobactam)?

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Sodium Content of Zosyn (Piperacillin/Tazobactam)

Zosyn contains 2.35 mEq (54 mg) of sodium per gram of piperacillin in the combination product. 1

Specific Sodium Content by Vial Size

The FDA-approved drug label provides exact sodium content for each formulation:

  • 2.25 g vial (2 g piperacillin/0.25 g tazobactam): Contains 4.7 mEq (108 mg) of sodium 1

  • 3.375 g vial (3 g piperacillin/0.375 g tazobactam): Contains 7.05 mEq (162 mg) of sodium 1

  • 4.5 g vial (4 g piperacillin/0.5 g tazobactam): Contains 9.4 mEq (216 mg) of sodium 1

Clinical Implications for Daily Sodium Load

When calculating total daily sodium intake, the dosing frequency significantly impacts sodium burden:

  • Standard dosing of 3.375 g IV every 6 hours (4 doses/day) delivers 28.2 mEq (648 mg) of sodium daily 1

  • High-dose regimen of 4.5 g IV every 6 hours (4 doses/day) delivers 37.6 mEq (864 mg) of sodium daily 2, 3, 1

  • Maximum recommended dosing of 4.5 g IV every 6 hours provides the highest sodium load at nearly 38 mEq per day 2, 3

Important Considerations

This sodium content is clinically relevant for patients with:

  • Heart failure requiring strict sodium restriction
  • Chronic kidney disease with fluid overload
  • Cirrhosis with ascites
  • Hypertension requiring tight sodium control

The sodium load from Zosyn should be factored into the patient's total daily sodium allowance, particularly when using higher doses (4.5 g every 6 hours) recommended for serious infections like nosocomial pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia, or infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 2, 3

References

Guideline

Piperacilina/Tazobactam Dosage Guidelines

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2025

Guideline

Highest Recommended Dosage of Zosyn (Piperacillin/Tazobactam)

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2025

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