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Pharmaceutical compositions

US6218380A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 1991
Grant dateApr 17, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D498/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new antibacterially active agent has been isolated from Streptomyces clavuligerus. This new compound which is designated clavulanic acid has the formula (I): ##STR1## In addition to being a broad spectrum antibiotic of medium potency, clavulanic acid and its salts and esters have the ability to enhance the effectiveness of .beta. lactam antibiotics against many .beta.-lactamase producing bacteria.

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