A carbapenem compound of the formula (I)
wherein R1 is a modifier hydrolyzable in the living body, R2 and R3 are the same or different and each is a lower alkyl, R is as defined in the specification.
The carbapenem compound (I) of the present invention is superior in absorption from the digestive tract upon oral administration and shows sufficient antibacterial property against a broad range of bacteria species. Therefore, the compound is extremely useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of infectious diseases (particularly bacterial infection).
式(I)的碳青霉烯类化合物
其中 R1 是可在活体内
水解的修饰剂,R2 和 R3 相同或不同,且各自是低级烷基,R 如说明书中所定义。
本发明的碳青霉烯类化合物(I)口服后可从消化道吸收,对多种细菌具有足够的抗菌性。因此,该化合物对预防和治疗感染性疾病(尤其是细菌感染)极为有用。