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clavulanic acid

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clavulanic acid (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A beta-lactam compound C8H9NO5 produced by the bacterium Streptomyces clavuligerus that is a beta-lactamase inhibitor and is usually used in the form of its clavulanate salt of potassium especially in combination with amoxicillin.

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Clavulanic acid Amoxicillin The production of a β-lactamase by a bacterium does not necessarily rule out all treatment options with β-lactam antibiotics. Source: Internet

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