Continuing the search for new antiviral compounds of the indole type, we found that one of the derivatives of ferkaptolin, having bromine in position 6, showed high inhibiting activity towards viruses of type A and B [2]. We named the compound arbidole (VI). Arbidole was found to be well tolerated in humans, showing practically no unwanted side effects. The compound has been approved for use in medical practice for the prevention and treatment ...
