drugs (for example, clavulanic acid) that are used to inhibit bacterial β-lactamases; often used with a penicillin or cephalosporin to overcome drug resistance.
be·ta-lac·tam·ase in·hib·i·tors
(bātă lakti-mās in-hibi-tŏrz) Drugs used to inhibit bacterial β-lactamases; often used with a penicillin or cephalosporin to overcome drug resistance.