Sulbactam

**Definition:** 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 antibiotics have been used successfully for the therapy of infections caused by organisms resistant to the antibiotic alone.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.065.589.099.750.812 - D02.886.108.750.812 - D03.633.100.300.750.812

**Synonyms:** - Penicillanic Acid Sulfone