Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPS5549831
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
A new antibacterially active agent has been isolated from Streptomyces clavuligerus. This new compound which is designated clavulanic acid has the formula (I): (I) 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.
Application Number:
JP4025877A
Publication Date:
December 15, 1980
Filing Date:
April 05, 1977
Export Citation:
International Classes:
A61K31/42; A61K31/43; A61P31/04; C07D503/00; C12N9/99; C12P1/06; C12P17/18; C12P37/04