Results for tag: "Ceftolozane Tazobactam"

Ceftolozane Tazobactam is a combination antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a combination of two antibiotics, ceftolozane and tazobactam, which work together to inhibit the growth of bacteria. Ceftolozane is a cephalosporin antibiotic, while tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. This combination is used to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections, complicated urinary tract infections, and hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia. Ceftolozane Tazobactam is a relatively new antibiotic, and is part of a growing trend of combination antibiotics. This trend is driven by the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance, as combination antibiotics are more effective at treating resistant bacteria. Companies in the Ceftolozane Tazobactam market include Merck, Pfizer, and Allergan. Merck manufactures the drug under the brand name Zerbaxa, while Pfizer and Allergan manufacture it under the brand name Avycaz. Show Less Read more