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'''Pentamidine''' (formulated as a salt, pentamidine di[[isethionate]] or di[[mesilate]]) is an [[antimicrobial]] [[medication]] given for prevention and treatment of [[Pneumocystis pneumonia]] (PCP) caused by ''Pneumocystis jirovecii'' (formerly known as ''Pneumocystis carinii''), a severe interstitial type of [[pneumonia]] often seen in patients with [[HIV]] infection. The drug is also the mainstay of treatment for stage I infection with ''[[Trypanosoma brucei]] gambiense'' (West African [[Trypanosomiasis]]). | |||
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Overview
Pentamidine (formulated as a salt, pentamidine diisethionate or dimesilate) is an antimicrobial medication given for prevention and treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii (formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii), a severe interstitial type of pneumonia often seen in patients with HIV infection. The drug is also the mainstay of treatment for stage I infection with Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (West African Trypanosomiasis).
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US Brand Names
PENTAM 300®
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