Be Familiar With Sulbactam/Durlobactam for “CRAB” Pneumonia

May 2024

You’ll hear about sulbactam/durlobactam (Xacduro), a new IV antibiotic combination.

Sulbactam is the active ingredient in this combo. Durlobactam protects sulbactam from being broken down by enzymes produced by certain bacteria.

Sulbactam/durlobactam is only indicated for treating pneumonia caused by Acinetobacter, especially “carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii,” or “CRAB”.

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Be Familiar With Sulbactam/Durlobactam for “CRAB” Pneumonia

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