EMBLAVEO (aztreonam and avibactam) by AbbVie is beta lactamase inhibitors [moa]. Approved for older, no alternative options for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections (ciai) including those caused by the following susceptible gram-negative microorganisms: escherichia coli, klebsiella pneumoniae and 4 more indications. First approved in 2025.
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EMBLAVEO is a fixed-dose combination of aztreonam (a monobactam antibiotic) and avibactam (a beta-lactamase inhibitor) administered intravenously for complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) caused by susceptible gram-negative bacteria. The drug works by protecting aztreonam from degradation by bacterial beta-lactamases, restoring its bactericidal activity against resistant gram-negative pathogens. It is indicated for patients with limited or no alternative treatment options.
Early-stage commercial launch with minimal competitive pressure presents opportunity for team building and market development in hospital-based infectious disease settings.
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Study of 2 Medicines (Aztreonam and Avibactam) Compared to Best Available Therapy for Serious Gram-negative Infections
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