Pentamidine

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 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.

You should not use pentamidine if you are allergic to it. To make sure pentamidine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: high or low blood pressure ; a heart rhythm disorder; diabetes , or low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia ); a pancreas disorder; a severe skin rash called Stevens-Johnson syndrome ; anemia (low red blood cells); low white blood cells or low platelets in your blood; low levels of calcium or high levels of potassium in your blood; liver or kidney disease; or a history of smoking or asthma . FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether pentamidine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether pentamidine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using pentamidine. Inhaled pentamidine should not be given to a child without the advice of a doctor.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Pentamidine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: wheezing , choking, or other breathing problems after using this medication with a nebulizer; a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; fast or uneven heart rate; painful or difficult urination; confusion, hallucinations; pain, burning, irritation, or skin changes where the injection was given; worsening symptoms, or signs of a new infection (fever, cough, trouble breathing, night sweats); a blood cell disorder --pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin; pancreatitis --severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting ; low blood sugar -- headache , hunger, weakness, sweating , confusion, irritability, dizziness, or feeling jittery; or severe skin reaction --fever, sore throat , swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling. Common side effects of pentamidine may include: loss of appetite; or unusual or unpleasant taste in the mouth. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

4 mg/kg (4 (4)) 24 hourly IM — For 14 to 21 days 4 mg/kg (4 (4)) 24 hourly IV Inf — For 14 to 21 days

4 mg/kg (4 (4)) 24 hourly IV Infusion — For 14 to 21 days 4 mg/kg (4 (4)) 24 hourly Intra Muscular — For 14 to 21 days

4 mg/kg (4 (4)) 24 hourly IV Infusion — For 14 to 21 days 4 mg/kg (4 (4)) 24 hourly Intra Muscular — For 14 to 21 days

Other drugs may interact with pentamidine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Inhalation Soln (freshly prepared) Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight. Use within 24 hrs if kept at room temperature. Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight. Use within 24 hrs if kept at room temperature.