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Avibactam
INFORMATION ABOUT AVIBACTAM
Avibactam Uses
Avibactam is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections.
How Avibactam works
Avibactam helps antibiotics work against resistant bacteria by blocking enzymes called beta-lactamases, which some bacteria produce to destroy antibiotics. It inhibits these enzymes and prevents the breakdown of antibiotics, allowing them to kill the bacteria effectively. While Avibactam does not kill bacteria directly, it enhances the effectiveness of antibiotics by neutralizing the bacteria’s defenses.
Common side effects of Avibactam
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Diarrhea, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased aspartate aminotransferase
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Last updated
09 Dec 2025 | 08:35 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Avibactam
- Make sure to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully when using beta-lactam antibiotics. If you are allergic to penicillin, cephalosporins, or any similar drugs, let your doctor know right away.
- Do not stop the Avibactam early, even if you start feeling better, as this can cause the infection to return. Always complete the full course of treatment.
- Avibactam is just used to support antibiotics; it has no therapeutic effect. Especially beta-lactam antibiotics.
Frequently asked questions for Avibactam
Avibactam is given intravenously (IV) by a healthcare professional, usually in a hospital or clinic setting. Do not self-administer this medicine at home.
The duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of the infection. Always follow your doctor's instructions and complete the full course of Avibactam.
No, Avibactam is not an antibiotic; rather, it is used in conjunction with an antibiotic and serves as an adjuvant, protecting the antibiotics from enzymes, particularly beta-lactam antibiotics.
Beta-lactam antibiotics are a class of drugs used to treat bacterial infections. They work by interfering with the bacteria's ability to build their cell walls, which are necessary for their survival and growth.