clavulanic acid
Beta-lactamase inhibitor compound
Clavulanic acid is a compound that inhibits beta-lactamase, an enzyme bacteria produce to destroy penicillin-type antibiotics.
It has weak antibiotic properties on its own but is combined with antibiotics like amoxicillin to restore their effectiveness against resistant bacteria: The doctor prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanic acid for the stubborn infection.
Agent that slows reactions
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- augmentinAntibiotic with beta-lactamase inhibitor
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
antimicrobial · spectrum · bactericidal · pharmacokinetics · bioavailability · half-life · absorption · metabolism
Increased effect through interaction
- augmentationAct of adding more
- combination therapyUsing multiple treatments together
- synergisticJointly more effective
- complementaryMutually supplying lacks
Pathogen invasion causing illness
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- urinary tract infectionBacterial bladder invasion
- skin infectionDisease affecting outer tissue
bite wound · dental abscess · bronchitis · sepsis · prophylaxis · prescription · treatment · outpatient
Arrangement of atoms in compound
- organic compoundCarbon-bonded chemical substance
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
inhibitor
Agent that slows reactions
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- augmentinAntibiotic with beta-lactamase inhibitor
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
antibiotic · antimicrobial · spectrum · bactericidal · pharmacokinetics · bioavailability · half-life · absorption · metabolism · dosage
potentiation
Increased effect through interaction
- augmentationAct of adding more
- combination therapyUsing multiple treatments together
- synergisticJointly more effective
infection
Pathogen invasion causing illness
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- urinary tract infectionBacterial bladder invasion
skin infection · bite wound · dental abscess · bronchitis · sepsis · prophylaxis · prescription · treatment · outpatient
molecular structure
Arrangement of atoms in compound
- organic compoundCarbon-bonded chemical substance
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
susceptibility
Liability to influence
sensitive · breakpoint · MIC · multidrug-resistant · superinfection
- Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors
- Beta-lactamasesIMP, PER, DHA, SME, ACC
- beta-lactamspenicillin, amoxicillin, ampicillin, cephalosporin, cephalexin