Synonyms: AAI101 | Exblifep® (cefepime + enmetazobactam) | OCID-5090
enmetazobactam is an approved drug (FDA & EMA (2024))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Enmetazobactam is an extended-spectrum β-lactamase inhibitor. It is an N-methylated tazobactam derivative. It is intended for use alongside β-lactamase antimicrobials, to reduce their degradation.
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References |
1. Hsu CK, Tsai WW, Lai CC. (2023)
Cefepime/Enmetazobactam vs Piperacillin/Tazobactam and Complicated Urinary Tract Infection or Acute Pyelonephritis. JAMA, 329 (8): 684-685. [PMID:36853255] |
2. Kaye KS, Belley A, Barth P, Lahlou O, Knechtle P, Motta P, Velicitat P. (2022)
Effect of Cefepime/Enmetazobactam vs Piperacillin/Tazobactam on Clinical Cure and Microbiological Eradication in Patients With Complicated Urinary Tract Infection or Acute Pyelonephritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA, 328 (13): 1304-1314. [PMID:36194218] |
3. Papp-Wallace KM, Bethel CR, Caillon J, Barnes MD, Potel G, Bajaksouzian S, Rutter JD, Reghal A, Shapiro S, Taracila MA et al.. (2019)
Beyond Piperacillin-Tazobactam: Cefepime and AAI101 as a Potent β-Lactam-β-Lactamase Inhibitor Combination. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 63 (5). [PMID:30858223] |