Review of pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and clinical studies with a modern combination of amoxicillin/sulbactam

Chemotherapy. 2006;52(4):200-4. doi: 10.1159/000093593. Epub 2006 May 24.

Abstract

Amoxicillin/sulbactam is a modern antimicrobial combination. This combination proved to be useful for the treatment of several infections caused by different microorganisms, mainly with the beta-lactamase-producing species. In this review we present the most relevant pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and clinical information associated with its use.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amoxicillin / pharmacokinetics
  • Amoxicillin / pharmacology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacokinetics*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Bacteria / isolation & purification
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Sulbactam / pharmacokinetics
  • Sulbactam / pharmacology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Amoxicillin
  • Sulbactam