NEUE LACTAMVERBINDUNGEN, DIESE ENTHALTENDE ARZNEIMITTEL UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG DIESER VERBINDUNGEN UND ARZNEIMITTEL

The invention relates to new lactam compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them (especially those for oral or rectal application) and to processes for the preparation of these compounds and compositions. The new compounds have the general formula (I) wherein X represents a straight or branched alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, preferably a methyl group. The new compounds of formula (I) have sedating-tranquilizing properties. In higher dosages some of them also act as hypno-anesthetics. Moreover the derivative in which X represents the methyl group has anticonvulsant activities. The valuable compounds of formula (I) are prepared in a manner known per se e.g. by reacting an 3-alkyl-3-halogen-2-oxopiperidine (the alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms) with a metal derivative of 2,3-dihydro-3-oxo-1,2-benzisothiazoldioxid-(1,1) or by reacting an 3-alkyl-3-amino-2-oxopiperidine with o-sulfobenzoic acid dichloride or dibromide or with an o-halomercaptobenzoylhalide, followed by oxydation. Other processes known per se, such as cyclizations to form lactam rings, are also suitable for the preparation of the compounds of formula (I).