<chemical> 3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane-2-carboxylic acid 4,4-dioxide. 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...
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(sәl-bak´tәm) a β-lactamase inhibitor used as the sodium salt to increase the antibacterial activity of penicillins and cephalosporins against β-lactamase–producing organisms.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sŭl-bak′tam Definitions: 1. A β-lactamase inhibitor with weak antibacterial action; when used in conjunction with penicillins (ampicillin) with little β-lactamase-inhibiting action, it greatly increases their effectiveness against organisms that would ordinarily not be susceptible.
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