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ceftolozane sulfate

ceftolozane sulfate (ZERBAXA) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — ceftolozane sulfate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Quick answer

ceftolozane sulfate (ZERBAXA) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ceftolozane sulfate
Brand ZERBAXA
Mechanism Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
Target Bacterial penicillin-binding protein
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation POWDER

Mechanism of action

Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial penicillin-binding protein

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is ceftolozane sulfate?

ceftolozane sulfate (ZERBAXA) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ceftolozane sulfate?

ZERBAXA is a marketed brand name for ceftolozane sulfate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ceftolozane sulfate?

ceftolozane sulfate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.