Compound ID | 1872
Synonym(s): YTR 830
Class: Beta-lactamase inhibitor (penicillanic acid sulfone)
| Details of activity: | Binds irreversibly to beta-lactamases, mainly class A enzymes. No intrinsic antibacterial activity |
| Combined with other compounds: | Yes |
| Description: | Semisynthetic, derived from sulbactam. Only available as a combination product, multiple fixed combinations, parenteral application |
| Institute where first reported: | Wyeth Pharmaceuticals |
| Year first mentioned: | 1982 |
| Highest developmental phase: | Approved by FDA in 1993 |
| Development status: | Approved, off-patent |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/123630 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | tazobactam |
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