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Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors Flashcards

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Inhibits inactivation of penicillins by bacterial beta-lactamase

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BETA-LACTAMASE INHIBITOR

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Beta Lactamase Inhibitor

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Clavulanic Acid
Sulbactam
Tazobactam

*NOT antibiotics

POTENTIATION - 1 + 0 = 2

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Combination (beta lactams + beta lactamase inhibitors)

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Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid = AUGMENTIN (COAMOXICLAV)

Ticarcillin + Clavulanic Acid = TIMENTIN

Ampicillin + Sulbactam = UNASYN (SULTAMICILLIN)

Piperacillin + Tazobactam = PIPTAZ

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Beta lactamase inhibitors are most active AGAINST

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PLASMID ENCODED BETA LACTAMASE

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