Synonyms: Betamaze | CP-45,899 | CP-45899
sulbactam is an approved drug (FDA (1986))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Sulbactam is a β-lactamase inhibitor that is used to limit degradation of β-lactam antibacterials. Its synergy with β-lactam antibacterials against some multiply drug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas species is reported to be inconsistent, likely as it cannot inhibit the AmpC cephalosporinase expressed by these species [1].
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References |
1. Fass RJ. (1981)
Inconsistency of synergy between the beta-lactamase inhibitor CP-45,899 and beta-lactam antibiotics against multiply drug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and pseudomonas species. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 19 (2): 361-3. [PMID:6289732] |