This document discusses various beta-lactamase inhibitors that are used in combination with beta-lactam antibiotics to overcome antibiotic resistance. It describes several natural and synthetic inhibitors including clavulanic acid, tazobactam, sulbactam, oxapenems, NXL 104, BAL 30376, LK-157, BLI-489, CP3242, and SA-1-204. These inhibitors work by preventing beta-lactamase enzymes from breaking down beta-lactam antibiotics, thereby restoring the antibiotics' effectiveness against resistant bacteria. The document compares the inhibitory activities and spectra of each inhibitor.