Enmetazobactam

Identification

Summary

Enmetazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor used to treat complicated urinary tract infections in combination with cefepime.

Brand Names
Exblifep
Generic Name
Enmetazobactam
DrugBank Accession Number
DB18716
Background

Enmetazobactam is a penicillanic acid sulfone extended-spectrum beta (β)-lactamase (ESBL) inhibitor.1 Because ESBL enzymes can hydrolyze important antibiotics such as penicillins, broad-spectrum cephalosporins and monobactams, ESBL-producing bacteria poses challenges in the treatment of serious infections.3

The combination product of enmetazobactam and cefepime was first approved by the FDA on February 23, 2024, for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections.5 Enmetazobactam is used as cefepime-sparing therapy by preventing its breakdown by ESBL.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved
Structure
Weight
Average: 314.32
Monoisotopic: 314.068490741
Chemical Formula
C11H14N4O5S
Synonyms
  • (2s,3s,5r)-3-methyl-3-((3-methyltriazol-3-ium-1-yl)methyl)-4,4,7-trioxo-4^6-thia-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane-2-carboxylate
  • 1h-1,2,3-triazolium, 3-(((2s,3s,5r)-2-carboxy-3-methyl-4,4-dioxido-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)hept-3-yl)methyl)-1-methyl-, inner salt
External IDs
  • AAI 101
  • AAI-101
  • AAI101
  • OCID-5090

Pharmacology

Indication

In combination with cefepime, enmetazobactam is indicated for the treatment of adults with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) including pyelonephritis caused by designated susceptible microorganisms.4

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Used in combination to treatComplicated urinary tract infectionCombination Product in combination with: Cefepime (DB01413)•••••••••••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Enmetazobactam is an antibacterial agent that is active against most gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.4

Mechanism of action

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are a group of bacterial serine beta-lactamases that hydrolyze third-generation cephalosporins (3GC), leading to the development of 3GC-resistant bacteria.1,2 When used in combination with cefepime, enmetazobactam protects cefepime from degradation by ESBLs and prevents antibiotic resistance.4

TargetActionsOrganism
AExtended-spectrum beta-lactamase PER-1
inhibitor
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Absorption

The mean (SD) Cmax is 19.8 (6.3) µg/mL in patients with cUTI and eGFR greater than or equal to 60 mL/min. The mean AUC0-last is 75.3 (30.8) μgxh/mL.4

Volume of distribution

Mean (SD) steady state volume of distribution (Vss) is 25.26 (9.97) L in patients with cUTI and eGFR greater than or equal to 60 mL/min..4

Protein binding

The percent protein binding of enmetazobactam is negligible.4

Metabolism

Enmetazobactam is minimally metabolized.4

Route of elimination

About 90% of enmetazobactam is excreted unchanged in urine.4

Half-life

The mean (SD) half-life is 2.6 (1.1) hours in patients with cUTI and eGFR greater than or equal to 60 mL/min.4

Clearance

The mean (SD) clearance is 7.6 (2.9) L/h in patients with cUTI and eGFR greater than or equal to 60 mL/min.4

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

There is limited information on the acute toxicity (LD50) or overdose of enmetazobactam. Symptoms of overdose may include encephalopathy (disturbance of consciousness including confusion, hallucinations, stupor, and coma), myoclonus, seizures, neuromuscular excitability and nonconvulsive status epilepticus. Enmetazobactam can be removed by hemodialysis.4

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AcenocoumarolThe risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Enmetazobactam is combined with Acenocoumarol.
AmbroxolThe risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Enmetazobactam is combined with Ambroxol.
ArticaineThe risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Enmetazobactam is combined with Articaine.
BCG vaccineThe therapeutic efficacy of BCG vaccine can be decreased when used in combination with Enmetazobactam.
BenzocaineThe risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Enmetazobactam is combined with Benzocaine.
Food Interactions
No interactions found.

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Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
ExblifepEnmetazobactam (0.5 g/1) + Cefepime hydrochloride (2 g/1)Injection, powder, for solutionIntravenousAllecra Therapeutics SAS2024-02-28Not applicableUS flag

Categories

Drug Categories
Classification
Not classified
Affected organisms
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Escherichia coli
  • Serratia marcescens
  • Proteus mirabilis
  • Providencia stuartii
  • Providencia rettgeri
  • Enterobacter cloacae
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Klebsiella oxytoca
  • Citrobacter freundii
  • Klebsiella aerogenes

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
80VUN7L00C
CAS number
1001404-83-6
InChI Key
HFZITXBUTWITPT-YWVKMMECSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H14N4O5S/c1-11(6-14-4-3-13(2)12-14)9(10(17)18)15-7(16)5-8(15)21(11,19)20/h3-4,8-9H,5-6H2,1-2H3/t8-,9+,11-/m1/s1
IUPAC Name
1-{[(2S,3S,5R)-2-carboxylato-3-methyl-4,4,7-trioxo-4lambda6-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptan-3-yl]methyl}-3-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-3-ium
SMILES
[H][C@@]12CC(=O)N1[C@@H](C([O-])=O)[C@](C)(CN1C=C[N+](C)=N1)S2(=O)=O

References

General References
  1. Bernhard F, Odedra R, Sordello S, Cardin R, Franzoni S, Charrier C, Belley A, Warn P, Machacek M, Knechtle P: Pharmacokinetics-Pharmacodynamics of Enmetazobactam Combined with Cefepime in a Neutropenic Murine Thigh Infection Model. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2020 May 21;64(6):e00078-20. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00078-20. Print 2020 May 21. [Article]
  2. Paterson DL, Bonomo RA: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases: a clinical update. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2005 Oct;18(4):657-86. doi: 10.1128/CMR.18.4.657-686.2005. [Article]
  3. Rupp ME, Fey PD: Extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae: considerations for diagnosis, prevention and drug treatment. Drugs. 2003;63(4):353-65. doi: 10.2165/00003495-200363040-00002. [Article]
  4. FDA Approved Drug Products: EXBLIFEP (cefepime and enmetazobactam) for injection, for intravenous use [Link]
  5. Contemporary OB/GYN: FDA approves enmetazobactam for treatment of cUTIs [Link]
ChemSpider
68025157
RxNav
2675985
ChEMBL
CHEMBL4458276

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
3CompletedTreatmentUrinary Tract Infection1
2CompletedTreatmentUrinary Tract Infection1
2RecruitingTreatmentComplicated Urinary Tract Infection1
1CompletedOtherHealthy Volunteers (HV)2
1CompletedOtherPK in Patients With Various Degrees of Renal Impairment1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
Injection, powder, for solutionIntravenous
Prices
Not Available
Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
Not Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP-4.6Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Acidic)2.09Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)2.83Chemaxon
Physiological Charge0Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count6Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area116.28 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count3Chemaxon
Refractivity111.61 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability28.34 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings3Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterNoChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
Not Available

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
Not Available
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
Not Available

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
Curator comments
This is a representative organism. Enmetazobactam works against many gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
General Function
Beta-lactamase activity
Specific Function
Not Available
Gene Name
per1
Uniprot ID
P37321
Uniprot Name
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase PER-1
Molecular Weight
33572.575 Da
References
  1. FDA Approved Drug Products: EXBLIFEP (cefepime and enmetazobactam) for injection, for intravenous use [Link]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Metabolizes several precarcinogens, drugs, and solvents to reactive metabolites. Inactivates a number of drugs and xenobiotics and also bioactivates many xenobiotic substrates to their hepatotoxic ...
Gene Name
CYP2E1
Uniprot ID
P05181
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 2E1
Molecular Weight
56848.42 Da
References
  1. FDA Approved Drug Products: EXBLIFEP (cefepime and enmetazobactam) for injection, for intravenous use [Link]

Drug created at February 26, 2024 21:59 / Updated at February 28, 2024 23:22