Results for tag: "Tazobactam"

Tazobactam is an antibiotic used in combination with other antibiotics to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a beta-lactamase inhibitor, which means it prevents bacteria from breaking down the antibiotics, allowing them to work more effectively. Tazobactam is often used in combination with piperacillin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, to treat serious infections such as pneumonia, sepsis, and urinary tract infections. It is also used to treat infections caused by multi-drug resistant bacteria. Tazobactam is available in both injectable and oral forms, and is approved for use in adults and children. It is generally well-tolerated, with few side effects. However, it can cause allergic reactions in some people. The tazobactam market is a growing segment of the antibiotics market, as it is increasingly used to treat multi-drug resistant infections. It is also used in combination with other antibiotics to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Some companies in the tazobactam market include Merck, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and AstraZeneca. Show Less Read more