What it means
A beta-lactamase inhibitor. Alone it does little against bacteria, but it protects partner antibiotics from beta-lactamase enzymes so they keep working. It is given with piperacillinpy-PAIR-uh-sil-inA broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic given IV, in the US always combined with tazobactam.Full entry (Zosyn) and with ceftolozane (Zerbaxa).
At a glance
| Drug class | beta-lactamase inhibitor |
|---|---|
| Brand names | Zerbaxa (with ceftolozane) |
Related terms
antibiotic
A drug that kills bacteria or stops them from growing.
piperacillin
A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic given IV, in the US always combined with tazobactam.