[Effect of prodigiozan on immune reactivity in patients with steroid-dependent bronchial asthma]

An optimum scheme of prodigiosan therapy was developed for patients with steroid-dependent bronchial asthma taking account of the hormonal and immunological status. First the drug was administered at a dose of 0.1 ml of 0.005% solution, then in 3-4 days the dose was increased (in good tolerance) up to 0.2-0.4-0.8-1.0 ml. After the first administration of the drug at a dose exceeding 0.1 ml herpes virus could be activated in the body. Course therapy producing a stimulating effect on the immune system, inhibited the occurrence of autoimmune manifestations, prolonged bronchial asthma remission, permitted the reduction of retention of a maintenance dose of glucocorticoids.