What does Pipracil treat?

Pipracil (Piperacillin Sodium) may be used to treat escherichia coli infections, pneumonia, proteus infections, pseudomonas infections, infectious skin diseases, streptococcal infections, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

Is there a coupon or discount for Pipracil?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Pipracil. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Pipracil is marketed by Wyeth Pharms Inc. You can see Wyeth Pharms Inc's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Pipracil a brand-name or generic drug?

Pipracil is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Piperacillin Sodium.

Is Pipracil available over the counter?

No. Pipracil is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Pipracil come in?

Pipracil is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Pipracil FDA-registered?

Pipracil is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050545. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

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Pipracil (Piperacillin Sodium) is a medication used to treat Escherichia Coli Infections, Pneumonia, Proteus Infections, Pseudomonas Infections.

Piperacillin Sodium · by Wyeth Pharms Inc

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Key facts

Active ingredient: Piperacillin Sodium
Form: Injectable
Strength: Piperacillin Sodium EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Piperacillin Sodium EQ 3GM BASE/VIAL **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Piperacillin Sodium EQ 40GM BASE/VIAL **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Piperacillin Sodium EQ 4GM BASE/VIAL **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
Type: Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic: Brand-name
May treat: escherichia coli infections, pneumonia, proteus infections
Manufacturer: Wyeth Pharms Inc
FDA application: NDA050545
Availability: Discontinued (per FDA)

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Injectable

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Pipracil treat?: Pipracil (Piperacillin Sodium) may be used to treat escherichia coli infections, pneumonia, proteus infections, pseudomonas infections, infectious skin diseases, streptococcal infections, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
Is there a coupon or discount for Pipracil?: pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Pipracil. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Pipracil?: Pipracil is marketed by Wyeth Pharms Inc. You can see Wyeth Pharms Inc's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Pipracil a brand-name or generic drug?: Pipracil is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Piperacillin Sodium.
Is Pipracil available over the counter?: No. Pipracil is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Pipracil come in?: Pipracil is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Pipracil FDA-registered?: Pipracil is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050545. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

What people report to the FDA about PIPERACILLIN SODIUM

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 15,898 reports naming PIPERACILLIN SODIUM — the active ingredient in Pipracil, and the FDA flagged 98% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:

acute kidney injury1,124 reports
pyrexia1,052 reports
diarrhoea750 reports
pneumonia650 reports
thrombocytopenia642 reports
neutropenia640 reports
febrile neutropenia616 reports
drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms552 reports

Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean PIPERACILLIN SODIUM caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.

Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 27, 2026.