avibactam brands

2 registered brands containing avibactam in South Africa.

Molecular formula: C7H11N3O6S

Avibactam is a non-β lactam β-lactamase inhibitor that inactivates some β-lactamases (Ambler class A β-lactamases, including Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemases, Ambler class C and some Ambler class D β-lactamases) by a unique covalent and reversible mechanism, and protects ceftazidime from degradation by certain β-lactamases. Avibactam rapidly reaches the periplasm of bacteria at high enough concentrations to restore activity of ceftazidime against ceftazidime-resistant, β-lactamase-producing strains. Avibactam does not decrease the activity of ceftazidime against ceftazidime­ susceptible organisms.

Source: PubChem (NCBI) · compound 9835049

Product Manufacturer Status Country
AZTREONAM AVIBACTAM 1,5 g/0,5 g PFIZER - Registered South Africa
EMBLAVEO 1,5 g/0,5 g - Registered South Africa