This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and methods of treatment using the compounds. The compounds of the invention can be used in combination with antibacterial agents to treat bacterial infections. More specifically, the compounds of formula (I) can be used in combination with a class of antibacterial agents known as carbapenems. The novel compounds of the present invention are enzyme inhibitors and more particularly are metallo-β-lactamase inhibitors.

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This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and methods of treatment using the compounds. The compounds of the invention can be used in combination with antibacterial agents to treat bacterial infections. More specifically, the compounds of formula (I) can be used in combination with a class of antibacterial agents known as carbapenems. The novel compounds of the present invention are enzyme inhibitors and more particularly are metallo-β-lactamase inhibitors.

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A composition comprising a cannabinoid and a disruptor compound that removes or substantially removes or reduces the integrity of the outer membrane of a bacterium.

A composition comprising a cannabinoid and a disruptor compound that removes or substantially removes or reduces the integrity of the outer membrane of a bacterium.

A composition comprising a cannabinoid and a disruptor compound that removes or substantially removes or reduces the integrity of the outer membrane of a bacterium.

The present disclosure relates to combinations of a β-lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and probenecid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present disclosure also relates to methods of treating or preventing a disease via administering to subjects in need thereof a β-lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and probenecid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

The present disclosure relates to combinations of a β-lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and probenecid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present disclosure also relates to methods of treating or preventing a disease via administering to subjects in need thereof a β-lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and probenecid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

The present disclosure relates to combinations of a β-lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and probenecid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present disclosure also relates to methods of treating or preventing a disease via administering to subjects in need thereof a β-lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and probenecid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

The present disclosure relates to combinations of a β-lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and probenecid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present disclosure also relates to methods of treating or preventing a disease via administering to subjects in need thereof a β-lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and probenecid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

The present invention relates to the field of medicine, specifically the field of bacterial infection and treatment thereof.