a Categorization according to 2018 WHO’s inform; b both drugs are suministred in combination under the name Zerbaxa® and both are “CI”; c both drugs must be together administered under the name Avycaz® and both are “CI”; d both drugs are administered in combination under the name Vabomere® and both are “CI”; e sold under the brand name Recarbrio® is a fixed-dose combination medication
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