# Sulbactam for Animals: Mechanism, Doses by Species & Brands

> Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor: like clavulanic acid, it is added to beta-lactam antibiotics to minimise their destruction by bacterial beta-lactamases.

- Source page: https://wevet.in/active-ingredients/sulbactam/
- Type: Active ingredient
- Publisher: WeVet
- Updated: 2026-11-02
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc. (2026-11-02)
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor: like clavulanic acid, it is added to beta-lactam antibiotics to minimise their destruction by bacterial beta-lactamases [1].

- Class: Beta-lactamase inhibitor
- Brands: Gardplus

## Dose by species

## Uses

- Combined with a beta-lactam antibiotic, for example cefoperazone in Gardplus injection [1].

## Mechanism of action

Inhibitors of beta-lactamases (e.g. clavulanic acid and sulbactam) were added to minimise destruction of the partner beta-lactam drug by bacterial enzymes [1].


## References

[1] Beta-lactam Antimicrobial Use in Animals — Merck Veterinary Manual (2025). https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/antibacterial-agents/beta-lactam-antimicrobial-use-in-animals

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