{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Perspectives on the use of ceftolozane/tazobactam: a review of clinical trial data and real-world evidence.
{Author}: Martin-Loeches I;Bruno CJ;DeRyke CA;
{Journal}: Future Microbiol
{Volume}: 19
{Issue}: 6
{Year}: 2024 Jan 22
{Factor}: 3.553
{DOI}: 10.2217/fmb-2023-0197
{Abstract}: Hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia (HABP) and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (VABP) are common healthcare-associated infections linked to high morbidity and mortality. Gram-negative pathogens, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, exhibit multidrug resistance and are recognized as major public health concerns, particularly among critically ill patients with HABP/VABP. Ceftolozane/tazobactam is a novel combination antibacterial agent comprising ceftolozane (a potent antipseudomonal cephalosporin) and tazobactam (a β-lactamase inhibitor). Phase III trials have demonstrated non-inferiority of ceftolozane/tazobactam to comparators, leading to the approval of ceftolozane/tazobactam for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, and nosocomial pneumonia. In this article, we review the clinical trial evidence and key real-world effectiveness data of ceftolozane/tazobactam for the treatment of serious healthcare-associated Gram-negative infections, focusing on patients with HABP/VABP.<BR>Highlights from a review of ceftolozane/tazobactam for the treatment of serious infectionsSerious infections that can affect people in hospitals can cause serious illness or loss of life. Antibiotics are a type of medicine designed to kill the bacteria that cause these infections. However, bacteria have evolved over time, which means that antibiotics are not as effective at killing the bacteria and treating the infection. This is known as antibiotic resistance. To treat serious infections in hospital, there is a need for new antibiotics that can overcome this resistance and successfully fight off bacteria. This paper looks at an antibiotic known as ceftolozane/tazobactam (C/T), which can be used to treat people with serious infections that are picked up in hospitals. Clinical and laboratory studies have been reviewed to evaluate how effective, safe, and suitable C/T is for patients. The studies discussed in this paper highlight how well C/T works in people with serious infections, including those who are already ill and have been put on a ventilator to help with their breathing. Some of these studies showed that C/T worked well against lots of different types of bacteria that are known to cause serious infections in hospital and are linked to a high risk of death. Antibiotic resistance is a major problem all over the world. There is a need for effective antibiotics that can treat a range of infections caused by resistant bacteria. The results of this paper show that there is a lot of evidence to support the use of C/T in hospitals for people with serious bacterial infections.