ANTIMALARIAL DRUG WHICH CONTAINS 5-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID OR DERIVATIVE THEREOF AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT

摘要

Abstract - 603465 Disclosed is the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid or a derivative thereof as represented by the general formula (I), wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an acyl group, and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group, or an aryl group or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for preventing and/or treating malaria.