The present invention discloses compounds of formula (I) or
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof:
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which exhibit superior antibacterial properties, particularly against
Haemophilus influenzae. The present invention further relates to
pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for
administration to a subject in need of antibiotic treatment. The
invention also relates to methods of treating a bacterial infection in a
subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the
compounds of the present invention. The invention further includes
process by which to make the compounds of the present invention.