Clavulanate Potassium

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Clavulanate Potassium Definition

A semi-synthetic beta-lactamase inhibitor isolated from streptomyces. Clavunalate potassium contains a beta-lactam ring and binds strongly to beta-lactamase at or near its active site. This protects other beta-lactam antibiotics from beta-lactamase catalysis. This drug is used in conjunction with beta-lactamase susceptible penicillins to treat infections caused by beta-lactamase producing organisms.

Clavulanate Potassium Synonyms

Clavulanate Potassium, 4-Oxa-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 3-(2-hydroxyethylidene)-7-oxo-, Monopotassium Salt,(2R-(2alpha,3Z,5alpha))-, Amonate, CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM

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