Synonyms: AVI | Emblaveo® (aztreonam and avibactam) | NXL 104 | NXL-104 | NXL104
avibactam is an approved drug (FDA (2015), EMA (2016))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Avibactam (NXL104) is non-β-lactam β-lactamase inhibitor [1]. It has activity against class A and C serine β-lactamases, including Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemases.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Avibactam is used in fixed-dose formulations with the cephalosporin ceftazidime (Zavicefta®, approved by the EMA in 2016 and Avycaz®, FDA approval in 2015). These drugs are used to treat complicated intra-abdominal infection, kidney infections, pneumonia and urinary tract infection caused by gram-negative bacteria. |