Use of bilobalide and derivatives thereof for treating an infection in an individual and pharmaceutical compositions adapted for such use.

摘要

The invention provides a method of treating an infection in an individual, by administering an effective dose of bilobalide or of a pharmacologically acceptable derivative thereof. Activityagainst infection with Pneumocystis carinii has major utility in treating AIDS-associated infections. Bilobalide may be administered systemically or topically in accordance with the invention. For systemic use, oral and parenteral routes of administration may be used.