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Ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn)
Ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn)
Antimicrobial Name:
Ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn)
Type of Antibiotic:
Penicillin Combinations
Origin:
Chemical/Synthetic
Functional Category:
Antibiotic
Mechanism of Action:
Sulbactam blocks the enzyme which breaks down ampicillin and thereby allows ampicillin to attack and kill the bacteria.
Comments:
Ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn) is a combination of ampicillin and sulbactam.