Methods for treating and preventing diseases such as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and compounds and formulations used in these methods

摘要

New pentamidine analogue compounds and compositions containing the new analogues are disclosed. Methods for the treatment of, and prophylaxis against, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, and methods for treating leishmaniasis, giardiasis, and malaria using the new analogues are also disclosed.