Biology:Relebactam
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Short description: Chemical compound
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Other names | MK-7655 |
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Formula | C12H20N4O6S |
Molar mass | 348.37 g·mol−1 |
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Relebactam is a chemical compound used in combination with antibiotics to improve their efficacy. As a beta-lactamase inhibitor,[1] it blocks the ability of bacteria to break down a beta-lactam antibiotic. In the United States, relebactam is approved for use in the combination imipenem/cilastatin/relebactam (Recarbrio).[2]
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References
- ↑ "Relebactam Is a Potent Inhibitor of the KPC-2 β-Lactamase and Restores Imipenem Susceptibility in KPC-Producing Enterobacteriaceae". Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 62 (6). June 2018. doi:10.1128/AAC.00174-18. PMID 29610205.
- ↑ "FDA approves new treatment for complicated urinary tract and complicated intra-abdominal infections". Food and Drug Administration. July 17, 2019. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-treatment-complicated-urinary-tract-and-complicated-intra-abdominal-infections.
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relebactam.
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