摘要 |
2,2-Dimethylpenam-3-carboxylic acid 1,1-dioxide compounds of the formula <IMAGE> in which R1 represents hydroxy or etherified or esterified hydroxy, and R2 represents carboxyl or protected carboxyl, and salts of such compounds having a salt-forming group have beta - lactamase-inhibiting properties. Pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds, optionally in combination with beta - lactam antibiotics, are especially suitable for combating infections caused by beta -lactamase-producing microorganisms. Processes for the manufacture of compounds of the formula (I) and intermediates. |