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clavulanate /clav·u·la·nate/ (klav´u-lah-nāt) a β-lactamase inhibitor used as the potassium salt in combination with penicillins in treating infections caused by β-lactamase–producing organisms.

clavulanate [klav´u-lah-nāt]

a β-lactamase inhibitor used as the potassium salt in combination with penicillins in treating infections caused by β-lactamase–producing organisms.

clavulanic acid, clavulanate

a beta-lactam product of Streptomyces spp. It binds irreversibly and inhibits β-lactamase produced by many organisms. Used commonly in combination with amoxicillin.

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