Broad spectrum agent with anti-pseudomonal activity.
Used for severe infections including:
May increase levels of methotrexate Increased risk of nephrotoxicity via synergism with vancomycin
Antimicrobial class: Ureidopenicillin with a beta-lactamase inhibitor
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 1 hour
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Poor
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic