| abstract |
The present invention relates to methods for treating and / or alleviating a paramyxovirus infection which includes the use of 3 '5' - (2-methylpropanoate) -4'-c- (chloromethyl) -2'-deoxy-2 '. -fluoro-cytidine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, (compound (a)), wherein compound (a), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, may provide 4'-c-chloromethyl; 2'-2-fluoro-5'- (tetraidrogen triphosphate) -cytidine, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (compound (b)). |