Do β-lactamase inhibitors such as clavulanic acid or tazobactam improve activity of β-lactams against β-lactam-resistant P. aeruginosa?

Do β-lactamase inhibitors such as clavulanic acid or tazobactam improve activity of β-lactams against β-lactam-resistant P. aeruginosa?


Answer: No, β-lactamase inhibitors do not generally improve the activity of β-lactams against Pseudomonas. Resistance is generally by mechanisms other than β-lactamases.


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