A Phase II Open Randomized Comparison of 566C80 and Pentamidine Isethionate for the Treatment of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia in AIDS Patients Who Are Intolerant of Trimethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole

Summary

To compare the safety of atovaquone (566C80) with intravenous (IV) pentamidine for the treatment of mild to moderate Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in AIDS patients who are intolerant of therapy with trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole (TMP / SMX) by comparing the incidence of premature discontinuation of therapy due to toxicity. To compare the efficacy of 566C80 with intravenous (IV) pentamidine for the treatment of mild to moderate PCP in the same population.

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• Background Dohn M, Weinberg W, Rosenstock J, Follansbee S, Torres R, Caldwell P. Atovaquone vs. pentamidine for pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in patients with AIDS. Int Conf AIDS. 1993 Jun 6-11;9(1):372 (abstract no PO-B10-1421)

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