Sulbactam is a beta (β)-lactamase inhibitor and a derivative of the basic penicillin nucleus.[L50131] When given in combination with β-lactam antibiotics, sulbactam produces a synergistic effect as it blocks the enzyme responsible for drug resistance by hydrolyzing β-lactams.[A263296]
Sulbactam is used in combination with other antibacterial agents. With [ampicillin], it is used to treat skin and skin structure infections, intra-abdominal infections, and gynecological infections caused by susceptible bacteria.[L50131] In combination with [durlobactam], sulbactam is indicated in adults for the treatment of hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP), caused by susceptible isolates of _Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus_ complex.[L47336]
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