Sulbactam

Sulbactam is a β-lactamase inhibitor given in combination with β-lactam antibiotics to inhibit β-lactamase, an enzyme produced by bacteria that destroys antibiotic activity.

Sulbactam is a β-lactamase inhibitor given in combination with β-lactam antibiotics to inhibit β-lactamase, an enzyme produced by bacteria that destroys antibiotic activity.

Sulbactam is currently available in combination products with ampicillin. Within this formulation it is indicated for the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below. Skin and Skin Structure Infections caused by beta-lactamase producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp. (including K. pneumoniae), Proteus mirabilis, Bacteroides fragilis, Enterobacter spp., and Acinetobacter calcoaceticus. Intra-Abdominal Infections caused by beta-lactamase producing strains of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp. (including K. pneumoniae), Bacteroides spp. (including B. fragilis), and Enterobacter spp. Gynecological Infections caused by beta-lactamase producing strains of Escherichia coli, and Bacteroides spp. (including B. fragilis).

• Animal bite
• Bacterial Infections
• Bacterial Infections caused by Beta lactamase producing bacteria
• Bacterial Sinusitis
• Bites, Human
• Catheter Related Infections
• Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
• Gynecological Infection
• Infective Endocarditis (IE)
• Intraabdominal Infections
• Nosocomial Pneumonia
• Postoperative Infections
• Postoperative Wound Infection
• Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Bacterial Infections
• Complicated Bacterial Infections caused by Beta lactamase producing bacteria
• Moderate Bacterial Infections
• Severe Bacterial Infections