Pentamidine is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Pentamidine is used to prevent and treat pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci (carinii). Pentamidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Pentamidine is an antimicrobial medication used to treat African trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, Balamuthia infections, [2] babesiosis, and to prevent and treat pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in people with poor immune function. [1]

Pentamidine is used to try to prevent Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), a very serious type of pneumonia. This type of pneumonia occurs commonly in patients whose immune systems are not working normally, such as patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

2023年5月1日 · Pentamidine is a broad-spectrum anti-infective agent active against several parasitic worms, protozoa, and fungi. It has been used in the treatment of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in the immunocompromised, leishmaniasis (cutaneous and visceral), and human African trypanosomiasis (African sleeping sickness).

Pentamidine is an anti-infective agent that helps to treat or prevent pneumonia caused by the organism Pneumocystis jiroveci (carinii). This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Pentamidine given by inhalation is used to prevent a serious lung infection (Pneumocystis pneumonia -PCP) in people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Pentamidine belongs to a class...

2024年10月1日 · Pentamidine is used to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), a very serious kind of pneumonia. This kind of pneumonia occurs commonly in patients whose immune system is not working normally, such as cancer patients, transplant patients, and patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

2024年1月9日 · Uses of Pentamidine: It is used to treat Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Pentamidine? If you have an allergy to pentamidine or any other part of …

Pentamidine injection is used to treat pneumonia caused by a fungus called Pneumocystis carinii. It is in a class of medications called antiprotozoals. It works by stopping the growth of protozoa that can cause pneumonia. How should this medicine be used?

2024年4月10日 · Co-trimoxazole is drug of choice for treatment of mild, moderate, or severe PCP in adults, adolescents, and children, including HIV-infected individuals.