Use of bilobalid and its derivatives for the treatment of infections in humans and pharmaceutical composition suitable for such an application

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.