| abstract |
This invention provides novel β-lactamase inhibitors of the aryl-and heteroaryl-sulfonamidomethylphosphonate monoester class. The compounds inhibit three classes of β-lactamases and synergize the antibacterial effects of β-lactam antibiotics (e.g., imipenem and ceftazimdime) against those micro-organisms normally resistant to the β-lactam antibiotics as a result of the presence of the β-lactamases. Formula (I) or a pro-drug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: W represents: Formula (II). |