Beta-lactamase inhibitor

The Beta-lactamase inhibitor class covers 1 of the active ingredients in this catalogue, including Clavulanate. Ingredients in one class share a mechanism of action, so their interactions, contraindications and typical side effects tend to overlap.

Active ingredients

• Clavulanate

  Beta-lactamase inhibitor

  J01CR02

  Clavulanate is a beta-lactamase inhibitor combined with amoxicillin or ticarcillin to extend the activity of these antibiotics against beta-lactamase-producing bacteria. It has minimal intrinsic antibacterial activity but protects the partner antibiotic.

Medications

• 
  Augmentin

  Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

  500/125mg · 875/125mg · 1000/62.5mg

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