Name: | Sulbactam |
---|---|
PubChem Compound ID: | 11841676 |
Description: | 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. |
Molecular formula: | C8H11NO5S |
Molecular weight: | 233.243 g/mol |
Synonyms: |
AP-317/40768832
|