[A penicillanic acid sulfone derivative and beta-lactamase inhibitor with antibacterial activity. Tazobactam contains a beta-lactam ring and irreversibly binds to beta-lactamase at or near its active site. This protects other beta-lactam antibiotics from beta-lactamase catalysis. This drug is used in conjunction with beta-lactamase susceptible penicillins to treat infections caused by beta-lactamase producing organisms. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0075870 - Organic Chemical
- Antibiotic
Relation/PAR: Penicillanic Acid
Unclassified Ingredient Preparations
Relation/CHD: Tazobactam Sodium