Synonyms: BRL-14151 | BRL-14151K | BRL14151 | clavulanate | MM 14151
clavulanic acid is an approved drug
Compound class:
Natural product
Comment: Clavulanic acid is a β-lactamase inhibitor that was isolated from Streptomyces clavuligerus [1]. It is used in combination with β-lactam antibacterials and does not have inherent antibacterial activity. Clavulanic acid can overcome antibacterial resistance in bacteria that secrete β-lactamase. Included in the WHO Essential Medicines list as the mixture of amoxicillin + clavulanic acid (co-amoxiclav).
|
|
References |
1. Brown AG, Butterworth D, Cole M, Hanscomb G, Hood JD, Reading C, Rolinson GN. (1976)
Naturally-occurring beta-lactamase inhibitors with antibacterial activity. J Antibiot (Tokyo), 29 (6): 668-9. [PMID:950324] |