The (5-R-2-oxo-1,3-dioxolen-4-yl)methyl moiety: ##STR1## wherein R is loweralkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, especially methyl or t-butyl; when utilized as an ester on a pharmaceutical having a carboxylic acid functionality, enhances oral absorption of the pharmaceutical. This effect is applicable to a broad range of pharmaceutically active substances, including antibiotics, and antihypertensives as well as other classes of therapeutic agents.
(5-R-2-氧代-1,3-二氧杂环[4.3.0]庚-4-基)甲基基团:##STR1## 其中R是1-6碳原子的低碳基,特别是甲基或叔丁基;当在具有
羧酸功能的药物上使用作为酯时,可以增强药物的口服吸收。这种效应适用于广泛的药物活性物质,包括抗生素、降压药以及其他类别的治疗剂。