Answer
In Zerbaxa, ceftolozane binds to penicillin-binding proteins, blocking bacterial cell-wall synthesis and causing cell death, while tazobactam inhibits many, but not all, Class A beta-lactamase enzymes, including CTX-M, SHV and TEM.
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- Zerbaxa 1 g/0.5 g powder for concentrate for solution for infusionMerck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 10Document updated
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