drugset / Trial / NCT00002283
A Comparison of Dapsone and Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in the Treatment of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) in Patients With AIDS
Completed
Jacobus Pharmaceutical
RandomizedTreatment
Summary
Evaluate the effectiveness rate of dapsone plus trimethoprim as a therapy for the first episode of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in AIDS patients. Compare the rates and severity of adverse effects using dapsone versus trimethoprim - sulfamethoxazole (TMP / PurposeX). Establish relative toxicities with regard to suitability for outpatient treatment.
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Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Dapsone | Small molecule | — | — |
| Subject | Sulfamethoxazole | Small molecule | — | — |
| Subject | Trimethoprim | Small molecule | — | — |