[A beta-lactamase inhibitor with very weak antibacterial action. The compound prevents antibiotic destruction of beta-lactam antibiotics by inhibiting beta-lactamases, thus extending their spectrum activity. Combinations of sulbactam with beta-lactam antibiotics have been used successfully for the therapy of infections caused by organisms resistant to the antibiotic alone. ( MSH )]
UMLS (NCI) C0038665 - Organic Chemical
- Antibiotic
Relation/PAR: Penicillanic Acid
[AM130] BETA-LACTAMS ANTIMICROBIALS, OTHER
Relation/CHD: 4-Thia-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane-2-carboxylic Acid, 3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-, 4,4-dioxide, Sodium Salt,(2S-cis)-