5409898 Compositions and methods for treating infections caused by organisms sensitive to beta-lactam antibiotics

PATENT ABSTRACTS methods for treating an infection caused by an organism susceptible to a beta-lactam antibiotic comprising two or more active agents. In one COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS embodiment, the composition comprises: (1) a FOR TREATING INFECTIONS beta-lactam antibiotic and (2) a cationic CAUSED BY ORGANISMS oligopeptide. In another embodiment, the SENSITIVE TO BETA-LACTAM invention is also directed to a composition comprising: (1) a beta-lactam antibiotic which ANTIBIOTICS inhibits the growth of Enterobacteriaceae bacteria and (2) at least one membrane active substance. Darveau Richard C; Blake James; Cosand Wesley Further, the invention is also directed to improved Kirldand, WA, UNITED STATES Assigned to methods for screening potential bactericidal Bristol-Myers Squibb Company compositions in vitro wherein components of an active complement cascade are included. The invention is directed to compositions and 228

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